Status:
valid
Authors:
(Codd) Schrire
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bothalia15: 552 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414849
Common Names
- Tephrosia Pondoensis
- Pondo Tephrosia
- Pondo Fan Flower
Synonyms
- Mundulea pondoensis Codd [valid]
Description
Tephrosia pondoensis (also called Pondo Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a woody, evergreen shrub with pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Canary Islands, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tephrosia pondoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tephrosia pondoensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tephrosia pondoensis is a tropical plant that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Tephrosia pondoensis
Tephrosia pondoensis is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It is also cultivated in gardens.
Tephrosia pondoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tephrosia pondoensis?
Tephrosia pondoensis
What is the common name of Tephrosia pondoensis?
Pondoensis Moth
What is the family of Tephrosia pondoensis?
Noctuidae
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