Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nematophylla
ID:
1055806

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
tro

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fragm.9: 63 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055144

Common Names

  • Tephrosia Nematophylla
  • Thread-leaved Tephrosia
  • Threadleaf Tephrosia

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Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia nematophylla is used as a green manure crop, as a soil conditioner, and as a source of fodder for livestock. It is also used as a food source for humans, as a fish poison, and as a source of oil and dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia nematophylla has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia nematophylla can be propagated by seed, cuttings, and division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Plants should be spaced at least 12 inches apart.

Where to Find Tephrosia nematophylla

Tephrosia nematophylla is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is commonly found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

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