Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
porrecta
ID:
189067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1864

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188396

Common Names

  • Tephrosia porrecta
  • Porrect Tephrosia
  • Porrect Hoary-Pea

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Synonyms

  • Galega porrecta R.Br. ex Benth. [invalid]
  • Cracca porrecta (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Tephrosia porrecta (also called Porrect Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodland and heathland. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow in colour.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia porrecta is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia porrecta has small, yellow flowers, which are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia porrecta is an annual herb native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. It can also be propagated from cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Tephrosia porrecta

Tephrosia porrecta is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of the country.

Tephrosia porrecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia porrecta?

Tephrosia porrecta

What is the common name of Tephrosia porrecta?

Porrect Tephrosia

What is the flowering season of Tephrosia porrecta?

Spring

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