Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zambiana
ID:
205256

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brummitt

Source:
ildis

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot., sér. 2, 41: 382 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204585

Common Names

  • Tephrosia zambiana
  • Zambiana Tephrosia
  • Zambiana Catgut

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Description

Tephrosia zambiana (also called Zambian 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 zambiana is used as a fodder for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia zambiana 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 zambiana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The shrub prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Tephrosia zambiana

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

Tephrosia zambiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia zambiana?

Tephrosia zambiana

What is the common name of Tephrosia zambiana?

Zambian Tephrosia

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia zambiana?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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