Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obcordata
ID:
201895

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 125 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201224

Common Names

  • Tephrosia obcordata
  • Heart-Leaved Tephrosia
  • Heart-Leaved Tephrosia

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Synonyms

  • Requienia obcordata (Poir.) DC. [valid]
  • Sophora senegalensis Deless. ex DC. [invalid]
  • Borbonia obcordata (Poir.) Spreng. [valid]
  • Crotalaria ramiflora Perr. ex DC. [valid]
  • Podalyria obcordata Poir. [unknown]
  • Cracca obcordata (Poir.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Podalyria obcordata Lam. [unknown]

Description

Tephrosia obcordata (also called Prickly Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a species of Acacia native to Australia. It is a small to medium-sized tree growing up to 8 m in height, with grey-brown bark and grey-green phyllodes. It is found in a wide range of habitats, from rainforest margins to dry sclerophyll forest and woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia obcordata is used as a source of fuel, timber, and fodder for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia obcordata has yellow flowers with five petals and long, thin seed pods. The seed pods are filled with small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia obcordata is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Tephrosia obcordata

Tephrosia obcordata is native to Australia.

Tephrosia obcordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia obcordata?

Tephrosia obcordata

What is the common name of Tephrosia obcordata?

Obcordate Tephrosia

What is the family of Tephrosia obcordata?

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

References

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:520779-1: Based on the initial data import