Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinifolia
ID:
196988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Du Puy & Labat

Source:
ildis

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Legum. Madagascar: 410 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196317

Common Names

  • Tephrosia pinifolia
  • Pinifolia Tephrosia
  • Pinifolia False Indigo

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Description

Tephrosia pinifolia (also called Pine-Leaved Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia pinifolia is used as a green manure crop and as a cover crop. It is also used as a soil-improving crop, as it increases soil fertility and improves soil structure. It is also used as a fodder crop, as it is high in protein and minerals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia pinifolia has white flowers with four petals, and the seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia pinifolia is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the stems and planting them in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm location until they have rooted. Seeds can be sown in spring or autumn in a well-draining soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm location until they are established.

Where to Find Tephrosia pinifolia

Tephrosia pinifolia is found in the dry deciduous forests of Madagascar.

Tephrosia pinifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia pinifolia?

Tephrosia pinifolia

What is the common name of Tephrosia pinifolia?

Pine-leaved Tephrosia

What is the family of Tephrosia pinifolia?

Fabaceae

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

David J. Du Puy (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Du Puy' in the authors string.
Jean-Noël Labat (1959-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labat' in the authors string.