Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Mitth. Thüring. Bot. Vereins, n.f., 6: 54 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188994
Common Names
- Haussknechtii Tephrosia
- Tephrosia Haussknechtii
- Haussknecht's Tephrosia
Description
Tephrosia haussknechtii (also called Haussknecht's 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 haussknechtii 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 haussknechtii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tephrosia haussknechtii 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 haussknechtii
Tephrosia haussknechtii can be found in the Middle East, particularly in Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.
Tephrosia haussknechtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tephrosia haussknechtii?
Tephrosia haussknechtii
What is the family of Tephrosia haussknechtii?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Tephrosia haussknechtii?
Haussknecht's 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