Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufula
ID:
188779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedley

Source:
ildis

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya1: 38 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188108

Common Names

  • Rusty Tephrosia
  • Rusty-leaf Tephrosia
  • Rusty-leafed Tephrosia

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia purpurea rufescens Benth. [valid]
  • Tephrosia brachyodon rufescens (Benth.) Domin [valid]

Description

Tephrosia rufula (also called Rusty-leafed Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in eastern Australia. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands. It is drought tolerant and grows in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia rufula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tephrosia rufula are yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia rufula is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, T. rufula can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Tephrosia rufula

Tephrosia rufula is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Tephrosia rufula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia rufula?

Tephrosia rufula

What is the common name of Tephrosia rufula?

Rufous Tephrosia

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia rufula?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forest and heath in south-eastern Australia

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