Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vogelii
ID:
205215

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
W.J.Hooker, Niger Fl.: 296 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204544

Common Names

  • Tephrosia vogelii
  • Tephrosia
  • Vogelii

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Synonyms

  • Cracca vogelii (Hook.f.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tephrosia periculosa Baker [valid]
  • Tephrosia inebrians Welw. [valid]
  • Tephrosia megalantha Micheli [valid]

Description

Tephrosia vogelii (also called Vogel's Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a small, erect, annual herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a slender stem and small, ovate leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small, round, and black. It prefers dry, open habitats and is often found in grasslands and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia vogelii is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia vogelii has small yellow flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The flowers have five petals and are tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia vogelii is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen shrub growing to a height of 1–2 m. Propagation is by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sunny position and watered regularly.

Where to Find Tephrosia vogelii

Tephrosia vogelii can be found in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Sudan.

Tephrosia vogelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia vogelii?

Tephrosia vogelii

What is the common name of Tephrosia vogelii?

Goat's Rue

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia vogelii?

Dry deciduous forests

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