Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ephippioides
ID:
415725

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cowie

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia15: 173 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415057

Common Names

  • Ephippioides Tephrosia
  • Tephrosia Ephippioides
  • Tephrosia Ephippioides

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Description

Tephrosia ephippioides (also called Saddle-pod Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to western North America. It typically grows in dry, open areas, and has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow, star-shaped flowers. Its fruits are small and dark brown.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia ephippioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make paper and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Tephrosia ephippioides flower is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia ephippioides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It is best to plant in the spring or fall. The seeds should be sown in a shallow trench and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location and spaced about 6 inches apart.

Where to Find Tephrosia ephippioides

Tephrosia ephippioides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Tephrosia ephippioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia ephippioides?

Tephrosia ephippioides

What is the common name of Tephrosia ephippioides?

Ephippioid tephrosia

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia ephippioides?

Dry forests and scrublands

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