Tephrosia laxa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Domin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot.22(89): 200 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188135
Common Names
- Tephrosia laxa
- Slender Tephrosia
- Slender Hoary-pea
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- Tephrosia laxa angustata Domin [valid]
Description
Tephrosia laxa (also called Loose Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in eastern Australia. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands. It is drought tolerant and grows in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Tephrosia laxa is used as a fodder crop for livestock, as a green manure crop, and as a soil improver. It is also used to control erosion, as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tephrosia laxa is a yellow-green colour, with a small, globular head of flowers. The seed is a small, brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, narrow leaves.
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Tephrosia laxa is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.
Where to Find Tephrosia laxa
Tephrosia laxa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia and can be found in open forests and woodlands.
Tephrosia laxa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tephrosia laxa?
Tephrosia laxa
What is the common name of Tephrosia laxa?
Loose tephrosia
Where is Tephrosia laxa native to?
India, Sri Lanka, and China
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
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Tephrosia laxa Domin: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.