Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subpraecox
ID:
205048

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cronquist

Source:
ildis

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Fl. Congo Belge5: 92 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204377

Common Names

  • Tephrosia subpraecox
  • Tephrosia
  • Subpraecox

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia aurantiaca longifolia Dewit [valid]

Description

Tephrosia subpraecox (also called early tephrosia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a slender stem. It is native to India, and is found in dry habitats, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia subpraecox is used as a green manure crop and as a fodder crop for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia subpraecox has yellow flowers, and its seeds are black, round, and smooth. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a smooth texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia subpraecox is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). It can be pruned to shape and is often used as a hedge or screen.

Where to Find Tephrosia subpraecox

Tephrosia subpraecox is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Tephrosia subpraecox FAQ

What is the common name of Tephrosia subpraecox?

Subpraecox Tephrosia

What is the native range of Tephrosia subpraecox?

India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka

What is the growth habit of Tephrosia subpraecox?

It is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 meters in height

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