Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virens
ID:
188932

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedley

Source:
ildis

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya1: 40 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188261

Common Names

  • Virens Tephrosia
  • Tephrosia Virens
  • Green Tephrosia

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Description

Tephrosia virens (also called Green Hoarypea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, white flowers that grow in clusters and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia virens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia virens has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia virens is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Tephrosia virens

Tephrosia virens is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria.

Tephrosia virens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia virens?

Tephrosia virens

What is the common name of Tephrosia virens?

Hoary Pea

What is the family of Tephrosia virens?

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