Tephrosia ringoetii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique57: 126 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204148
Common Names
- Tephrosia ringoetii
- Ringoetii Tephrosia
- Ringoetii's Tephrosia
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- Tephrosia longipes ringoetii (Baker f.) J.B.Gillett [valid]
- Tephrosia jelfiae Baker f. [valid]
Description
Tephrosia ringoetii (also called the Ringoet's Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a woody shrub with bipinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tephrosia ringoetii is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, coughs, and skin diseases. It is also used for making paper and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tephrosia ringoetii has small, yellow-green flowers, which are followed by small, bean-like seed pods. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Tephrosia ringoetii is a tropical, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Tephrosia ringoetii
Tephrosia ringoetii is native to India and can be found growing in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Tephrosia ringoetii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tephrosia ringoetii?
Tephrosia ringoetii
What is the common name of Tephrosia ringoetii?
Ringoet's Tephrosia
What is the native range of Tephrosia ringoetii?
India, Nepal, and Bhutan
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
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Tephrosia ringoetii Baker f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.