Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candida
ID:
202527

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 249 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201856

Common Names

  • Candida Tephrosia
  • White Tephrosia
  • White Wild Indigo

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Synonyms

  • Robinia sericea Sieber ex C.Presl [illegitimate]
  • Xiphocarpus candidus (DC.) Endl. [valid]
  • Xiphocarpus martinicensis C.Presl [valid]
  • Kiesera sericea Reinw. ex Blume [valid]
  • Kiesera candida (DC.) Reinw. [valid]
  • Robinia candida (DC.) Roxb. [valid]
  • Cracca candida (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Lonchocarpus fruticosus Span. [valid]
  • Robinia javanica Zipp. ex Miq. [invalid]
  • Xiphocarpus candidus (DC.) Hassk. [unknown]
  • Cracca candida heterophylla Kuntze [valid]
  • Cracca candida normalis Kuntze [invalid]
  • Cracca candida obtusifolia Kuntze [valid]
  • Robinia leucantha Zipp. ex Miq. [invalid]
  • Tephrosia sericea Zoll. & Moritzi [illegitimate]

Description

Tephrosia candida (also called white tephrosia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and grey-green foliage. It is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, and is found in dry, open woodlands and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia candida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for fuelwood and timber. The bark is used as a dye and the flowers are used to make honey.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Yellow, pea-shaped flowers. Seed: Brown, flat and oval shaped. Seedlings: Narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia candida is a small, spreading shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats including open woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is best achieved through seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Tephrosia candida

Tephrosia candida is native to Australia and can be found in areas such as New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Tephrosia candida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia candida?

Tephrosia candida

What is the common name of Tephrosia candida?

White Tephrosia

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia candida?

Dry hillsides and rocky slopes

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