Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallida
ID:
204248

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.M.L.Forbes

Source:
ildis

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bothalia4: 970 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203577

Common Names

  • Tephrosia pallida
  • Pale Tephrosia
  • Pale Wild Teak

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Description

Tephrosia pallida (also called Pale Tephrosia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is commonly found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia pallida is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine and as a source of timber. It is also used as a shade tree in tea plantations and as a fodder tree for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia pallida has small, white flowers, small, round, black seeds and seedlings with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia pallida is a tropical evergreen shrub that can grow up to 5 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in the spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Tephrosia pallida

Tephrosia pallida is native to India.

Tephrosia pallida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia pallida?

Tephrosia pallida

What is the common name of Tephrosia pallida?

Pale Tephrosia

Where is Tephrosia pallida found?

It is found in India

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