Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
holstii
ID:
203321

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taub.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
H.G.A.Engler, Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas, C: 211 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202650

Common Names

  • Holstii Wattle
  • Tephrosia Holstii
  • Holstii Tephrosia

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia paniculata holstii (Taub.) Brummitt [valid]
  • Tephrosia rivaei Taub. ex Harms [valid]
  • Tephrosia kassneri Baker f. [valid]

Description

Tephrosia holstii (also called 'Granite Tephrosia', 'Granite Pea', 'Granite Pea-bush' and 'Granite-bush', among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has a grey-green foliage and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as granite outcrops and koppies.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia holstii is used for its timber and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia holstii has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia holstii is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Tephrosia holstii

Tephrosia holstii is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Tephrosia holstii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia holstii?

Tephrosia holstii

What is the common name of Tephrosia holstii?

Holst's Tephrosia

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia holstii?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

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