Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
potosina
ID:
165359

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
ildis

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot.4: 272 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164688

Common Names

  • Potosina Tephrosia
  • Woolly Tephrosia
  • Hairy Tephrosia

Searching for Tephrosia potosina? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Cracca potosina (Brandegee) Standl. [valid]

Description

Tephrosia potosina (also called Potosi Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. 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 potosina 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 potosina 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.

Searching for Tephrosia potosina? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia potosina 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 potosina

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

Tephrosia potosina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia potosina?

Tephrosia potosina

What is the common name of Tephrosia potosina?

Potosí Tephrosia

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia potosina?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

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