Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
203692

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meissner

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203021

Common Names

  • Longipes Tephrosia
  • Longipes Tephrosia
  • Long-Stalked Tephrosia

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Description

Tephrosia longipes (also called Long-stalked Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to Australia, occurring in all mainland states. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry sclerophyll forest to open woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia longipes is used for medicinal purposes, as a source of food, and as a source of fodder for livestock. It is also used for making tools, weapons, and furniture, and as a source of firewood and timber.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tephrosia longipes sub. longipes

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flower heads of Tephrosia longipes are globular, yellow and have a diameter of about 3 mm. Seed: The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 1.5 mm. Seedlings: The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia longipes can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and placed in a rooting medium and kept moist until they root. Tephrosia longipes prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Tephrosia longipes

Tephrosia longipes is native to Queensland, Australia.

Tephrosia longipes FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia longipes?

Tephrosia longipes is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

What is the growth habit of Tephrosia longipes?

Tephrosia longipes is an upright shrub or small tree with a spreading habit.

What is the size of Tephrosia longipes?

Tephrosia longipes can grow up to 5 m in height and 3 m in width.

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