Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multifolia
ID:
165349

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
ildis

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.1: 320 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164678

Common Names

  • Tephrosia multifolia
  • Many-leaf Tephrosia
  • Many-leaved Tephrosia

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia arcuata (Rydb.) Standl. [valid]
  • Cracca arcuata Rydb. [valid]
  • Cracca heydeana Rydb. [valid]
  • Tephrosia heydeana (Rydb.) Standl. [valid]
  • Cracca multifolia (Rose) Rose [valid]

Description

Tephrosia multifolia (also called Many-leaved Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in open woods, thickets, and roadsides. It has small, white to pinkish flowers and pinnately compound leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia multifolia is used as a green manure crop, as a cover crop, and as a forage crop. It has also been used as a soil improver, to control erosion, and to increase soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tephrosia multifolia is a small, white, pea-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaflets and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia multifolia is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Tephrosia multifolia

Tephrosia multifolia is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is a common weed in disturbed areas.

Tephrosia multifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Tephrosia multifolia?

Many-leaved Tephrosia

What is the growth rate of Tephrosia multifolia?

Moderate

What is the soil type of Tephrosia multifolia?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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