Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macropoda
ID:
203818

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey.) Harv.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
W.H.Harvey & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Cap.2: 210 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203147

Common Names

  • Tephrosia macropoda
  • Large-footed Tephrosia
  • Macropoda Tephrosia

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Synonyms

  • Cracca macropoda (E.Mey.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Apodynomene macropoda E.Mey. [valid]

Description

Tephrosia macropoda (also called Long-pod Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5m in height. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. Its leaves are bipinnate, and its flowers are yellow and globular.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia macropoda is used as a source of firewood and forage for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tephrosia macropoda var. diffusa (E.Mey.) Schrire
Tephrosia macropoda var. macropoda

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tephrosia macropoda is a yellow ball-shaped flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia macropoda is a small, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Tephrosia macropoda

Tephrosia macropoda can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Tephrosia macropoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia macropoda?

Tephrosia macropoda

What is the common name of Tephrosia macropoda?

Large-footed Tephrosia

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia macropoda?

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

References

William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.