Tephrosia elliottii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nutt.) Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Ann. Wiener Mus. Naturgesch. ii. (1838) 127, in obs.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055125
Common Names
- Elliottii Tephrosia
- Elliottii Hoary-Pea
- Elliottii Tephrosia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tephrosia elliottii (also called Elliott's Tephrosia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1 meter in height. It is native to China and is typically found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and deserts.
Uses & Benefits
Tephrosia elliottii is used as a green manure crop, as a soil conditioner, and as a source of fodder for livestock. It is also used as a food source for humans, as a fish poison, and as a source of oil and dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tephrosia elliottii are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tephrosia elliottii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Tephrosia elliottii
Tephrosia elliottii is native to Africa. It can be found in grasslands 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
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13033419: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.