Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmeri
ID:
165354

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
ildis

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts24: 46 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164683

Common Names

  • Palmer's Tephrosia
  • Woolly Tephrosia
  • Hairy Tephrosia

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia hamata Brandegee ex Rydb. [unknown]
  • Cracca palmeri (S.Watson) Rose [valid]
  • Tephrosia purisimae Brand [deprecated]
  • Cracca hamata Rydb. [valid]
  • Tephrosia purisimae Brandegee [valid]
  • Tephrosia hamata (Rydb.) Gentry [unknown]

Description

Tephrosia palmeri (also called Palmer's Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in open woods, thickets, and roadsides. It has small, white to pinkish flowers and pinnately compound leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia palmeri is used as a green manure, as a fodder crop, and for soil improvement. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tephrosia palmeri is a pale yellow, pea-like flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia palmeri is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Tephrosia palmeri

Tephrosia palmeri is native to the southwestern United States, from California to Texas. It can be found in dry, open areas and on rocky slopes.

Tephrosia palmeri FAQ

What are the common names of Tephrosia palmeri?

Palmer's Tephrosia

What is the growth rate of Tephrosia palmeri?

Moderate

What is the soil type of Tephrosia palmeri?

Well-drained, sandy soil

Species in the Tephrosia genus

Tephrosia abbottiae, Tephrosia adunca, Tephrosia angustissima, Tephrosia belizensis, Tephrosia brandegei, Tephrosia cana, Tephrosia chrysophylla, Tephrosia cinerea, Tephrosia clementis, Tephrosia conzattii, Tephrosia cuernavacana, Tephrosia decumbens, Tephrosia diversifolia, Tephrosia egregia, Tephrosia florida, Tephrosia foliolosa, Tephrosia guaranitica, Tephrosia hassleri, Tephrosia hypoleuca, Tephrosia lanata, Tephrosia langlassei, Tephrosia leiocarpa, Tephrosia leucantha, Tephrosia lindheimeri, Tephrosia madrensis, Tephrosia major, Tephrosia marginata, Tephrosia mexicana, Tephrosia multifolia, Tephrosia nicaraguensis, Tephrosia nitens, Tephrosia onobrychoides, Tephrosia pachypoda, Tephrosia palmeri, Tephrosia perriniana, Tephrosia platyphylla, Tephrosia pogonocalyx, Tephrosia potosina, Tephrosia pringlei, Tephrosia quercetorum, Tephrosia rhodantha, Tephrosia rugelii, Tephrosia saxicola, Tephrosia seemannii, Tephrosia simulans, Tephrosia smallii, Tephrosia submontana, Tephrosia tepicana, Tephrosia thurberi, Tephrosia vernicosa,

Species in the Fabaceae family

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