Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retusa
ID:
204706

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burtt Davy

Source:
ildis

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Man. Pl. Transvaal2: 378 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204035

Common Names

  • Tephrosia retusa
  • Retuse Tephrosia
  • Retuse-flowered Tephrosia

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Description

Tephrosia retusa (also called Retuse Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Africa, typically found in dry woodlands and savannas. It has small, oval leaves and white to pinkish flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tephrosia retusa is a yellow, pea-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedling is a small, round, green seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia retusa can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. The rhizomes should be divided in spring and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Tephrosia retusa

Tephrosia retusa is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in dry deciduous forests and grasslands.

Tephrosia retusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia retusa?

Tephrosia retusa

What is the common name of Tephrosia retusa?

Retuse Tephrosia

What is the family of Tephrosia retusa?

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