Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subpectinata
ID:
188341

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:
ildis

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.11: 262 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187670

Common Names

  • Tephrosia
  • Subpectinate Tephrosia
  • Tephrosia Subpectinata

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Description

Tephrosia subpectinata (also called Subpectinate Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and heathlands. The leaves are narrow and linear, and the flowers are yellow and tubular.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia subpectinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia subpectinata has yellow flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia subpectinata is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Tephrosia subpectinata

Tephrosia subpectinata is found in the south-west of Western Australia, in the Stirling Range National Park and the Porongurup Range.

Tephrosia subpectinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia subpectinata?

Tephrosia subpectinata

What is the common name of Tephrosia subpectinata?

Pale-flowered tephrosia

Where is Tephrosia subpectinata found?

Tephrosia subpectinata is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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