Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxalidea
ID:
1322576

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Butcher & P.J.H.Hurter

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia22: 343 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335030

Common Names

  • Tephrosia oxalidea
  • Oxalidea Tephrosia
  • Tephrosia

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Description

Tephrosia oxalidea (also called 'Oxalidea', 'Rooikrans', 'Rooikrantz' among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It has long, thin, green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry areas and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia oxalidea is used as a green manure crop and as a source of fodder for livestock. It is also used as a soil conditioner and as a source of nitrogen for other crops.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tephrosia oxalidea is a yellow to orange, tubular flower with six petals. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Tephrosia oxalidea: Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix, and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or summer, and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the divisions have rooted.

Where to Find Tephrosia oxalidea

Tephrosia oxalidea is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Tephrosia oxalidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia oxalidea?

Tephrosia oxalidea

What is the common name of Tephrosia oxalidea?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia oxalidea?

Tropical and subtropical dry shrublands

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

Ryonen Butcher (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Butcher' in the authors string.
P. Johan H. Hurter (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.H.Hurter' in the authors string.