Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
164890

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Pers.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl.2: 328 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164219

Common Names

  • Tephrosia Cinerea
  • Cinerea Tephrosia
  • Ashy Tephrosia

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia scopulorum Brandegee [valid]
  • Tephrosia littoralis (Jacq.) Pers. [valid]
  • Cracca cinerea (L.) Morong [valid]
  • Galega cinerea L. [valid]
  • Needhamia littoralis Scop. [unknown]
  • Orobus procumbens Mill. [valid]
  • Indigofera berteroana Spreng. [valid]
  • Tephrosia cinerea littoralis (Jacq.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Vicia littoralis Jacq. [valid]
  • Colinil cinereum Hitchc. [valid]
  • Cracca littoralis Rydb. [valid]
  • Cracca villosa cinerea Kuntze [valid]
  • Galega littoralis (Jacq.) L. [valid]
  • Tephrosia gynothrix Miq. [valid]
  • Tephrosia procumbens Macfad. [valid]
  • Tephrosia venustula Kunth [valid]
  • Tephrosia cinerea littoralis (Jacq.) Pers. ex Griseb. [valid]
  • Tephrosia cinerea typica Hassl. [invalid]

Description

Tephrosia cinerea (also called 'Cinerea Tephrosia', among many other common names) is a small shrub, usually reaching a height of 1-2 m. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia cinerea is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of fodder for livestock, and as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tephrosia cinerea is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, flattened seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, rounded, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia cinerea is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location. Once established, the shrub is fairly drought tolerant.

Where to Find Tephrosia cinerea

Tephrosia cinerea can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Tephrosia cinerea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia cinerea?

Tephrosia cinerea

What is the common name of Tephrosia cinerea?

Ashy Tephrosia

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia cinerea?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

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