Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robinsoniana
ID:
204848

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brummitt

Source:
ildis

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot., sér. 2, 41: 359 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204177

Common Names

  • Tephrosia robinsoniana
  • Robinson's Tephrosia
  • Robinson's Wild Indigo

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Description

Tephrosia robinsoniana (also called Robinson's 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 robinsoniana 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 robinsoniana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia robinsoniana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 15 cm tall. It prefers full sun and can tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay and sandy soils.

Where to Find Tephrosia robinsoniana

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

Tephrosia robinsoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia robinsoniana?

Tephrosia robinsoniana

What is the common name of Tephrosia robinsoniana?

Robinson's Tephrosia

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia robinsoniana?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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