Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virginiana
ID:
182889

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Pers.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1807

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182218

Common Names

  • Tephrosia Virginiana
  • Virginiana
  • Virginiana Tephrosia

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Synonyms

  • Cracca virginiana L. [valid]
  • Tephrosia virginica Bigelow [invalid]
  • Cracca holosericea (Nutt.) Britten & Baker [valid]
  • Tephrosia holosericea Nutt. [valid]
  • Cracca latidens Small [valid]
  • Tephrosia latidens Standl. [valid]
  • Cracca leucosericea Rydb. [valid]
  • Tephrosia leucosericea (Rydb.) Cory [valid]
  • Cracca virginiana holosericea (Nutt.) Vail [valid]
  • Tephrosia virginiana holosericea (Nutt.) Torr. & A.Gray [valid]
  • Galega virginiana (L.) L. [valid]
  • Galega virginica (L.) J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Cracca virginiana (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tephrosia virginiana virginiana [unknown]
  • Tephrosia virginiana leucosericea (Rydb.) F.J.Herm. [valid]
  • Tephrosia virginiana glabra Nutt. [unknown]

Description

Tephrosia virginiana (also called Virginia Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the United States. It has yellow flowers and pinnate leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia virginiana is used as a forage crop, as a soil-improving plant, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia virginiana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia virginiana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Tephrosia virginiana

Tephrosia virginiana is native to the eastern United States. It can be found in the wild in the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Tephrosia virginiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia virginiana?

Tephrosia virginiana

What are the common names of Tephrosia virginiana?

Virginia Tephrosia, Virginia Tephrosia Tree

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia virginiana?

Tephrosia virginiana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of North America

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.