Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brummittii
ID:
202452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrire

Source:
ildis

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bothalia17: 12 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201781

Common Names

  • Brummitt's Tephrosia
  • Brummitt's Hoary Pea
  • Brummitt's Catgut

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Description

Tephrosia brummittii (also called Brummitt's Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and Mexico. It typically grows to 6-15 feet tall and has a rounded crown. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in dry washes, rocky slopes, and desert plains.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia brummittii 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 brummittii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia brummittii is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5m in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Germination usually takes around two weeks.

Where to Find Tephrosia brummittii

Tephrosia brummittii is found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Tephrosia brummittii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia brummittii?

Tephrosia brummittii

What is the common name of Tephrosia brummittii?

Brummitt's Tephrosia

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia brummittii?

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