Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.2: 40 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188995
Common Names
- Persian Tephrosia
- Tephrosia Persica
- Persica Tephrosia
Synonyms
- Tephrosia apollinea persica (Boiss.) Bornm. [unknown]
Description
Tephrosia persica (also called Persian Tephrosia, among many other common names) is an annual plant that is native to India. It has a woody stem and is usually found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Tephrosia persica is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, as a forage plant for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tephrosia persica is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tephrosia persica is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed.
Where to Find Tephrosia persica
Tephrosia persica can be found in the Middle East, particularly in Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.
Tephrosia persica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tephrosia persica?
Tephrosia persica
What is the family of Tephrosia persica?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Tephrosia persica?
Persian Tephrosia
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