Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilipes
ID:
203170

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guill. & Perr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Seneg. Tent.: 194 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202499

Common Names

  • Acacia beauverdiana
  • Acacia stereophylla
  • Acacia sibina

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Synonyms

  • Cracca gracilipes (Guill. & Perr.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Tephrosia gracilipes (also called Slender Tephrosia, among many other common names) is an erect, spreading shrub with a single stem and a rounded crown. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It has a grey-green foliage and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia gracilipes is used as a source of food for livestock and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Tephrosia gracilipes is yellow and globular in shape. The seed is brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia gracilipes is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Tephrosia gracilipes

Tephrosia gracilipes is native to Africa and can be found in dry woodlands and scrublands in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya.

Tephrosia gracilipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia gracilipes?

Tephrosia gracilipes

What is the common name of Tephrosia gracilipes?

Tephrosia gracilipes

What is the family of Tephrosia gracilipes?

Fabaceae

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

George Samuel Perrottet (1790-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perr.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Antoine Guillemin (1796-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guill.' in the authors string.