Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sylviae
ID:
205100

Status:
valid

Authors:
Berhaut

Source:
ildis

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Fl. Senegal, ed. 2: 427 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204429

Common Names

  • Tephrosia sylviae
  • Sylvia's Tephrosia
  • Sylvia's Hoary Pea

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Description

Tephrosia sylviae (also called Sylvia's tephrosia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sandy and rocky soils, in grasslands, and in disturbed sites. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and its flowers are yellow and pea-shaped.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia sylviae is used as a green manure crop, as a soil conditioner, and as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia sylviae has yellow flowers with a sweet smell. The seed is a small, dark brown bean-like pod with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia sylviae can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings. The cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Tephrosia sylviae

Tephrosia sylviae can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and tropical Africa.

Tephrosia sylviae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia sylviae?

Tephrosia sylviae

What is the common name of Tephrosia sylviae?

Sylvia's Tephrosia

What is the family of Tephrosia sylviae?

Fabaceae

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