Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verdickii
ID:
205136

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot., sér. 4, 1: 192 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204465

Common Names

  • Tephrosia verdickii
  • Verdick's Tephrosia
  • Verdick's Hoary Pea

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia aurantiaca verdickii (De Wild.) Dewit [valid]

Description

Tephrosia verdickii (also called Verdick's 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 verdickii is used as a green manure crop, as a soil conditioner, and as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tephrosia verdickii is white in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia verdickii 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 verdickii

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

Tephrosia verdickii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia verdickii?

Tephrosia verdickii

What is the common name of Tephrosia verdickii?

Verdick's Tephrosia

What is the family of Tephrosia verdickii?

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