Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hockii
ID:
203267

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.11: 545 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202596

Common Names

  • Hock's Tephrosia
  • Hock Tephrosia
  • Tephrosia Hockii

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia aurantiaca hockii (De Wild.) Dewit [valid]

Description

Tephrosia hockii (also called 'Hock's Tephrosia', among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to Australia, occurring in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales. It grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia hockii is used as a fodder for livestock, as a green manure crop, as a soil improver, and as a source of firewood.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tephrosia hockii sub. hockii
Tephrosia hockii sub. hirsutostylosa (Dewit) J.B.Gillett

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia hockii has yellow flowers, small seeds and thin seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia hockii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Tephrosia hockii

Tephrosia hockii is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Tephrosia hockii FAQ

What are the common names of Tephrosia hockii?

Common names of Tephrosia hockii include Hock's tephrosia and African tephrosia.

What is the growth rate of Tephrosia hockii?

Tephrosia hockii has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the optimal growing environment for Tephrosia hockii?

Tephrosia hockii prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

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