Status:
valid
Authors:
Lescot
Source:
ildis
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Adansonia, n.s., 9: 313 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201749
Common Names
- Berhautiana Tephrosia
- Berhautiana Wattle
- Berhautiana Thorn
Description
Tephrosia berhautiana (also called Berhaut's Tephrosia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Asia and is found in dry forests, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Tephrosia berhautiana is used in the production of honey, as a source of fuelwood, and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tephrosia berhautiana is a small, yellow-cream flower with a sweet scent. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, pale green plant with thin, delicate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tephrosia berhautiana is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Tephrosia berhautiana
Tephrosia berhautiana can be found in Australia, including the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
Tephrosia berhautiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tephrosia berhautiana?
Tephrosia berhautiana
What is the common name of Tephrosia berhautiana?
Berhaut's Tephrosia
What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia berhautiana?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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