Status:
valid
Authors:
Brummitt
Source:
ildis
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot., sér. 2, 41: 361 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203290
Common Names
- Tephrosia montana
- Mountain Tephrosia
- Montana Tephrosia
Description
Tephrosia montana (also called Mountain 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 montana is used as a medicinal plant, as a forage crop, and as a cover crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tephrosia montana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tephrosia montana 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 montana
Tephrosia montana is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Tephrosia montana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tephrosia montana?
Tephrosia montana
What is the family of Tephrosia montana?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Tephrosia montana?
Mountain 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