Tephrosia grandibracteata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merxm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München6: 200 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202510
Common Names
- Grandibracteata Tephrosia
- Grandibracteata Wattle
- Grandibracteata Wattle Tephrosia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tephrosia grandibracteata (also called Large-bracted 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 grandibracteata is used as a source of food for livestock and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Tephrosia grandibracteata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tephrosia grandibracteata 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 grandibracteata
Tephrosia grandibracteata is native to Africa and can be found in dry woodlands and scrublands in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya.
Tephrosia grandibracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tephrosia grandibracteata?
Tephrosia grandibracteata
What is the common name of Tephrosia grandibracteata?
Tephrosia grandibracteata
What is the family of Tephrosia grandibracteata?
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
Hermann Merxmüller (1920-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merxm.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Tephrosia grandibracteata Merxm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.