Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radicans
ID:
204652

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 121 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203981

Common Names

  • Tephrosia radicans
  • Radicans Tephrosia
  • Radicans's Tephrosia

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia rensburgii Verdc. [valid]
  • Cracca radicans (Welw. ex Baker) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tephrosia radicans rhodesica Baker f. [valid]

Description

Tephrosia radicans (also called the creeping tephrosia, among many other common names) is a species of legume in the pea family. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests. It grows up to 1 meter tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm. Its leaves are simple, with a smooth texture, and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia radicans is used as a fodder crop, for soil stabilization, and for controlling soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Tephrosia radicans flower is a small, white, five-petaled flower that grows in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia radicans is an annual herb that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds in the spring or early summer in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The seeds should be kept moist until they have germinated and can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Tephrosia radicans

Tephrosia radicans is native to India and can be found in the wild in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Tephrosia radicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia radicans?

Tephrosia radicans

What is the common name of Tephrosia radicans?

Climbing Tephrosia

What is the habitat of Tephrosia radicans?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.