Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benthamii
ID:
188759

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedley

Source:
ildis

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya1: 39 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188088

Common Names

  • Bentham's Tephrosia
  • Bentham's Hoary Pea
  • Bentham's Pea

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia rosea angustifolia Benth. [valid]

Description

Tephrosia benthamii (also called Benthamii tephrosia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Australia, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 1 m in height with trifoliate leaves and small, pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia benthamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are edible and used as a garnish in salads.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tephrosia benthamii are yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia benthamii is a perennial shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in the late spring or early summer and place them in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Tephrosia benthamii

Tephrosia benthamii can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. It grows in dry sclerophyll forest and heathland.

Tephrosia benthamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia benthamii?

Tephrosia benthamii

What is the common name of Tephrosia benthamii?

Bentham's Tephrosia

What is the family of Tephrosia benthamii?

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