Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Chev. ex Hutch. & Dalziel
Source:
ildis
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr.1: 385 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202158
Common Names
- Tephrosia djalonica
- Djalonica Tephrosia
- Djalonica Hoarypea
Description
Tephrosia djalonica (also called Djalonica Tephrosia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to India, and is found in dry deciduous forests and grasslands. Its leaves are pinnate, and its flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Tephrosia djalonica is used as a green manure crop, forage crop, and as a soil-improving crop. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a natural insecticide.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tephrosia djalonica are yellow and have a small, yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a light green stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tephrosia djalonica is a small, spreading shrub that grows in dry sclerophyll forest and woodland. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood material and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained cutting mix.
Where to Find Tephrosia djalonica
Tephrosia djalonica is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
Tephrosia djalonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tephrosia djalonica?
Tephrosia djalonica
What is the common name of Tephrosia djalonica?
Djalonica
What is the family of Tephrosia djalonica?
Fabaceae
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