Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vestita
ID:
187665

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vogel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Nov. Actorum Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur.19(Suppl. 1): 15 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186994

Common Names

  • Tephrosia
  • Hoary Pea
  • Velvet Leaf

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia papuana Stemm. [valid]
  • Tephrosia repentina J.R.Drumm. & Craib [valid]
  • Kiesera minor (Zoll. & Moritzi) Miq. [valid]
  • Kiesera sumatrana Miq. [valid]
  • Xiphocarpus minor Zoll. & Moritzi [valid]
  • Cracca vestita (Vogel) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tephrosia mollis Valeton [illegitimate]

Description

Tephrosia vestita (also called Hairy Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical Africa. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are divided into three leaflets. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia vestita is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, rheumatism, and stomach pain. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia vestita has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia vestita is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Tephrosia vestita

Tephrosia vestita can be found in Central and South America.

Tephrosia vestita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia vestita?

Tephrosia vestita

What is the common name of Tephrosia vestita?

Vestit tephrosia

What is the family of Tephrosia vestita?

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