Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cephalophora
ID:
202578

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.28: 403 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201907

Common Names

  • Tephrosia Cephalophora
  • Crowned Tephrosia
  • Crowned Pea

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Description

Tephrosia cephalophora (also called Head-bearing 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 cephalophora is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for livestock, and in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tephrosia cephalophora is a small, yellow-cream flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat seed. The seedlings are small, bright green and have a few leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia cephalophora is a small, spreading shrub that grows in dry areas. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Tephrosia cephalophora

Tephrosia cephalophora is found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Tephrosia cephalophora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia cephalophora?

Tephrosia cephalophora

What is the common name of Tephrosia cephalophora?

Headed Hoary Pea

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia cephalophora?

Dry grasslands, scrub, and open 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