Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phaeosperma
ID:
188486

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 208 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187815

Common Names

  • Wild Tephrosia
  • Pale-seeded Tephrosia
  • Pale-seeded Hoary-pea

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Synonyms

  • Cracca phaecosperma (F.Muell. ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Tephrosia phaeosperma (also called Grey Tephrosia, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial herb with grey-green foliage and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia phaeosperma is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden. It can also be used as a hedge or screen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia phaeosperma has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia phaeosperma is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Tephrosia phaeosperma

Tephrosia phaeosperma is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Tephrosia phaeosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia phaeosperma?

Tephrosia phaeosperma

What is the common name of Tephrosia phaeosperma?

Grey-seeded tephrosia

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia phaeosperma?

Open woodlands and grasslands

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.