Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispidula
ID:
174971

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Michx.) Pers.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl.2: 329 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174300

Common Names

  • Tephrosia hispidula
  • Tephrosia
  • Hispid Tephrosia

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia elegans Nutt. [illegitimate]
  • Tephrosia gracilis Nutt. [valid]
  • Cracca hispidula (Michx.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Galega hispidula Michx. [valid]
  • Tephrosia flexuosa Chapm. ex Torr. & A.Gray [illegitimate]

Description

Tephrosia hispidula (also called Bristly Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is an annual herb that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia hispidula is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of firewood and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia hispidula has yellow, pea-like flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, thick stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia hispidula is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Tephrosia hispidula

Tephrosia hispidula is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Tephrosia hispidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia hispidula?

Tephrosia hispidula

What is the common name of Tephrosia hispidula?

Hairy Tephrosia

What is the family of Tephrosia hispidula?

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

André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.