Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calophylla
ID:
206056

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bedd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Or.: 36 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205385

Common Names

  • Beautiful-Leaved Tephrosia
  • Beautiful-Leaved Hoarypea
  • Beautiful-Leaved Catgut

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Synonyms

  • Cracca calophylla (Bedd.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Tephrosia calophylla (also called Calophyllum-tephrosia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India, Burma, Thailand, and Malaysia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, evergreen forests, and is often found near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia calophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia calophylla has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia calophylla is a small to medium-sized shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Tephrosia calophylla

Tephrosia calophylla is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist deciduous forests and along the banks of streams and rivers.

Tephrosia calophylla FAQ

What is the common name of Tephrosia calophylla?

The common name of Tephrosia calophylla is Calophyllous Tephrosia.

What are the uses of Tephrosia calophylla?

The uses of Tephrosia calophylla include timber, fuelwood, and medicinal purposes.

Where is Tephrosia calophylla found?

Tephrosia calophylla is found in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and Malaysia.

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