Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
geminiflora
ID:
189664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1895: 316 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188993

Common Names

  • Gemini-flowered Tephrosia
  • Geminiflora Tephrosia
  • Tephrosia Geminiflora

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Description

Tephrosia geminiflora (also called Twin-Flowered Tephrosia, among many other common names) is an annual plant that is native to India. It has a woody stem and is usually found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia geminiflora is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, as a forage plant for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tephrosia geminiflora is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia geminiflora is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed.

Where to Find Tephrosia geminiflora

Tephrosia geminiflora is native to the Mediterranean region, including Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.

Tephrosia geminiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia geminiflora?

Tephrosia geminiflora

What is the family of Tephrosia geminiflora?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Tephrosia geminiflora?

Twin-flowered Tephrosia

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