Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachypoda
ID:
165353

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Riley

Source:
ildis

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1923: 340 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164682

Common Names

  • Pachypoda Tephrosia
  • Woolly Tephrosia
  • Hairy Tephrosia

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia lanata velutina J.F.Macbr. [valid]
  • Cracca lupinoides M.E.Jones [valid]
  • Tephrosia lupinoides (M.E.Jones) C.V.Morton [deprecated]
  • Cracca velutina Rydb. [illegitimate]
  • Cracca pachypoda (L.Riley) J.G.Ortega [deprecated]
  • Tephrosia lupinoides (M.E.Jones) C.V.Morton [valid]
  • Cracca pachypoda (L.Riley) J.G.Ortega [valid]

Description

Tephrosia pachypoda (also called Thick-stalked 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 pachypoda is used as a green manure, as a fodder crop, and for soil improvement. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia pachypoda has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia pachypoda 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 pachypoda

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

Tephrosia pachypoda FAQ

What are the common names of Tephrosia pachypoda?

Thick-podded Tephrosia

What is the growth rate of Tephrosia pachypoda?

Moderate

What is the soil type of Tephrosia pachypoda?

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