Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fulvinervis
ID:
203055

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex A.Rich.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss.1: 187 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202384

Common Names

  • Fulvinervous Tephrosia
  • Fulvinervous Pea
  • Fulvinervous Fish-poison

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Synonyms

  • Cracca fulvinervis (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Tephrosia fulvinervis (also called Yellow-veined Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a small, erect shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to Australia and is found in arid and semi-arid regions, often in rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia fulvinervis is used as a soil stabilizer, erosion control, and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tephrosia fulvinervis is white and pink in colour. The seed is small, oval shaped and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia fulvinervis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. Tephrosia fulvinervis prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Tephrosia fulvinervis

Tephrosia fulvinervis is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of the continent.

Tephrosia fulvinervis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia fulvinervis?

Tephrosia fulvinervis

What is the common name of Tephrosia fulvinervis?

Fulvous-veined Tephrosia

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia fulvinervis?

Open 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

References

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.