Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
florida
ID:
165332

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Dietr.) C.E.Wood

Source:
ildis

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Rhodora51: 305 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164661

Common Names

  • Florida Tephrosia
  • Florida False Indigo
  • Florida Pea

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia ambigua gracillima Robinson [unknown]
  • Cracca ambigua (M.A.Curtis) Kuntze [valid]
  • Cracca gracillima (B.L.Rob.) A.Heller [valid]
  • Tephrosia gracillima (B.L.Rob.) Killip [valid]
  • Tephrosia ambigua (M.A.Curtis) Chapman [deprecated]
  • Galega ambigua M.A.Curtis [valid]
  • Galega florida F.Dietr. [valid]
  • Tephrosia ambigua (M.A.Curtis) D.Dietr. ex Chapm. [valid]
  • Tephrosia florida florida [unknown]
  • Tephrosia florida gracillima (B.L.Rob.) Shinners [valid]
  • Tephrosia ambigua gracillima B.L.Rob. [valid]
  • Tephrosia ambigua (M.A.Curtis) Chapm. [deprecated]

Description

Tephrosia florida (also called Florida Goat's-rue, among many other common names) is a perennial herb or subshrub with a woody stem base, native to the southeastern United States. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in open woods, thickets, and roadsides. It has small, white to pinkish flowers and pinnately compound leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia florida is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tephrosia florida is a small, white, pea-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaflets and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia florida can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Tephrosia florida

Tephrosia florida is native to Mexico and Central America.

Tephrosia florida FAQ

What are the common names of Tephrosia florida?

Florida Tephrosia

What is the growth rate of Tephrosia florida?

Moderate

What is the soil type of Tephrosia florida?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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

Friedrich Gottlieb Dietrich (1765-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Dietr.' in the authors string.
Carroll Emory Wood (1921-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Wood' in the authors string.