Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dura
ID:
202861

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1894: 331 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202190

Common Names

  • Tephrosia elata
  • Elata Tephrosia
  • Elata Hoarypea

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia decorticans Taub. [valid]

Description

Tephrosia dura (also called the 'Hard Tephrosia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has an upright, open habit and grows up to 5 m in height. The leaves are trifoliate and the flowers are white. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia dura is used as a food source for livestock, as a green manure, and as a soil improver. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tephrosia dura are yellow and fragrant. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia dura is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. It is hardy and drought tolerant, and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and planted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Tephrosia dura

Tephrosia dura is found in South Africa.

Tephrosia dura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia dura?

Tephrosia dura

What is the common name of Tephrosia dura?

Durra Tephrosia

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia dura?

Dry sclerophyll forests and 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