Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassicolia
ID:
415603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Sulphur : 80 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414935

Common Names

  • Tephrosia crassicolia
  • Thick-Leaved Tephrosia
  • Thick-Leaved Hoarypea

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Description

Tephrosia crassicolia (also called Thick-leaved Tephrosia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Africa. It grows to a height of up to 1 m, and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia crassicolia is used as a medicinal plant and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers. It is also used as a hedge plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tephrosia crassicolia is a small, white, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia crassicolia is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. The seedlings will emerge in 4-6 weeks. To propagate by division, dig up the plant in early spring and divide the clumps into smaller sections. Plant the divisions in a well-drained soil in a sunny location and water regularly.

Where to Find Tephrosia crassicolia

Tephrosia crassicolia is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It is also cultivated in gardens.

Tephrosia crassicolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia crassicolia?

Tephrosia crassicolia

What is the common name of Tephrosia crassicolia?

Thick-leaved Hoarypea

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia crassicolia?

Dry, open woodlands and grasslands

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