Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
204437

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Pers.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl.2: 330 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203766

Common Names

  • Tephrosia pumila
  • Dwarf Tephrosia
  • Dwarf Pea

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Synonyms

  • Galega pumila Lam. [valid]
  • Tephrosia pumila ciliata (Craib) Brummitt [unknown]
  • Tephrosia purpurea ciliata Craib [unknown]
  • Tephrosia pumila aldabrensis (J.R.Drumm. & Hemsl.) Brummitt [unknown]
  • Tephrosia aldabrensis J.R.Drumm. & Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Tephrosia commersonii Scott Elliot [unknown]
  • Galega procumbens Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
  • Tephrosia dichotoma Desv. [unknown]
  • Tephrosia procumbens (Ham.) Benth. [illegitimate]
  • Tephrosia purpurea pumila (Lam.) Baker [valid]
  • Tephrosia purpurea angustata Miq. [unknown]
  • Tephrosia quartiniana inflexa (Chiov.) Cufod. [unknown]
  • Tephrosia procumbens (Buch.-Ham.) Gamble [illegitimate]
  • Cracca dichotoma (Desv.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tephrosia vicioides inflexa Chiov. [valid]

Description

Tephrosia pumila (also called Tephrosia pumila, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India and is found in open grasslands and along roadsides. It has a woody stem and oblong leaves that are 5-15 cm long and 1-3 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia pumila is used as a medicinal plant, as a forage crop, and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tephrosia pumila var. pumila

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tephrosia pumila is a small, yellow, pea-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia pumila is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of young shoots and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Tephrosia pumila

Tephrosia pumila is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Tephrosia pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia pumila?

Tephrosia pumila

What is the common name of Tephrosia pumila?

Pumila Tephrosia

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia pumila?

Tropical forests of India, Myanmar, and Thailand

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

Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.