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Common Names
- Glomeruliflora Tephrosia
- Clustered Pea
- Clustered Tephrosia
Description
Tephrosia glomeruliflora (also called Clustered 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 glomeruliflora is used as a soil stabilizer, erosion control, and forage for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tephrosia glomeruliflora 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tephrosia glomeruliflora can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Tephrosia glomeruliflora
Tephrosia glomeruliflora is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern and southern parts of the continent.
Tephrosia glomeruliflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tephrosia glomeruliflora?
Tephrosia glomeruliflora
What is the common name of Tephrosia glomeruliflora?
Clustered Tephrosia
What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia glomeruliflora?
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