Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyzyga
ID:
189263

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 206 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188592

Common Names

  • Tephrosia polyzyga
  • Many-seeded Hoary-pea
  • Many-seeded Tephrosia

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Synonyms

  • Cracca polyzyga (F.Muell. ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Tephrosia polyzyga (also called Polyzyga tephrosia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses. It has grey-green foliage and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia polyzyga is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia polyzyga has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, black, kidney-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and have a pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia polyzyga can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have established roots.

Where to Find Tephrosia polyzyga

Tephrosia polyzyga is native to Australia and can be found in Western Australia, South Australia, and the Northern Territory.

Tephrosia polyzyga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia polyzyga?

Tephrosia polyzyga

What is the common name of Tephrosia polyzyga?

Many-seeded Tephrosia

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia polyzyga?

It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and heaths in Australia.

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

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.