Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monophylla
ID:
203955

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schinz

Source:
ildis

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich52: 424 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203284

Common Names

  • Tephrosia monophylla
  • One-leaved Tephrosia
  • Monophylla Tephrosia

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Description

Tephrosia monophylla (also called One-leaf tephrosia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It grows up to 4 m tall and has a dense, rounded canopy. It is found in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia monophylla is used as a medicinal plant, as a forage crop, and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia monophylla has small, white flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia monophylla is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of climates, but is best suited to tropical and subtropical climates. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate short periods of flooding. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Tephrosia monophylla

Tephrosia monophylla is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Tephrosia monophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia monophylla?

Tephrosia monophylla

What is the family of Tephrosia monophylla?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Tephrosia monophylla?

One-leaf Tephrosia

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