Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luzoniensis
ID:
187664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vogel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Nov. Actorum Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur.19(Suppl. 1): 15 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186993

Common Names

  • Tephrosia luzoniensis
  • Luzoniensis
  • Luzoniensis Tephrosia

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia luzonensis Vogel [unknown]
  • Tephrosia confertiflora Benth. [valid]
  • Tephrosia coarctata Miq. [valid]
  • Tephrosia villosa Zoll. [illegitimate]
  • Indigofera senegalensis Blanco [deprecated]
  • Tephrosia brachystachya Zoll. ex Miq. [invalid]

Description

Tephrosia luzoniensis (also called Luzon Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Philippines. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are divided into three leaflets. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia luzoniensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, rheumatism, and stomach pain. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia luzoniensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia luzoniensis is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Tephrosia luzoniensis

Tephrosia luzoniensis can be found in the Philippines.

Tephrosia luzoniensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia luzoniensis?

Tephrosia luzoniensis

What is the common name of Tephrosia luzoniensis?

Luzon tephrosia

What is the family of Tephrosia luzoniensis?

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