Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupicola
ID:
204857

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.B.Gillett

Source:
ildis

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.13: 131 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204186

Common Names

  • Tephrosia rupicola
  • Rupicola Tephrosia
  • Rupicola Wild Indigo

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Description

Tephrosia rupicola (also called Rock Tephrosia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It has a rounded, spreading crown and grows to a height of up to 1.5 m. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellow and fragrant. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions in open forests and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia rupicola 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tephrosia rupicola sub. rupicola
Tephrosia rupicola sub. dreweana Brummitt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia rupicola has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia rupicola 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 rupicola

Tephrosia rupicola is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Tephrosia rupicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia rupicola?

Tephrosia rupicola

What is the common name of Tephrosia rupicola?

Rupicolous Tephrosia

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia rupicola?

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