Tephrosia tenuis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Numer. List [Wallich] n. 5970. [1831-32]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209691
Common Names
- Tephrosia tenuis
- Slender Tephrosia
- Slender Hoary Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tephrosia tenuis (also called Slender Tephrosia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has yellow flowers and is found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Tephrosia tenuis is used as a fodder crop and for soil conservation. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tephrosia tenuis has small, purple flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tephrosia tenuis is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. When grown from cuttings, it should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks.
Where to Find Tephrosia tenuis
Tephrosia tenuis is native to Africa.
Tephrosia tenuis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tephrosia tenuis?
Tephrosia tenuis
What is the common name of Tephrosia tenuis?
Slender Tephrosia
What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia tenuis?
Dry grasslands and scrublands
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-55691: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.