Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mossiensis
ID:
203975

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Chev.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Bot. France8: 159 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203304

Common Names

  • Tephrosia mossiensis
  • Mossi Tephrosia
  • Mossiensis Tephrosia

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Description

Tephrosia mossiensis (also called Mossiensis 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 mossiensis is used as a medicinal plant, as a forage crop, and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia mossiensis has yellow, fluffy flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia mossiensis is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in spring or summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Tephrosia mossiensis

Tephrosia mossiensis is native to Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Tephrosia mossiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia mossiensis?

Tephrosia mossiensis

What is the common name of Tephrosia mossiensis?

Tephrosia

What is the family of Tephrosia mossiensis?

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