Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uniflora
ID:
205117

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pers.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl.2: 329 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204446

Common Names

  • Tephrosia uniflora
  • One-Flowered Tephrosia
  • One-Flowered Hoary Pea

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia quartiniana Cufod. [unknown]
  • Galega uniflora (Pers.) Steud. [valid]

Description

Tephrosia uniflora (also called One-flowered Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tephrosia uniflora sub. petrosa (Blatt. & Hallb.) J.B.Gillett & Ali
Tephrosia uniflora sub. uniflora

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia uniflora 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 uniflora 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 uniflora

Tephrosia uniflora is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Tephrosia uniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia uniflora?

Tephrosia uniflora

What is the common name of Tephrosia uniflora?

One-flowered Tephrosia

What is the family of Tephrosia uniflora?

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