Status:
valid
Authors:
Thulin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot.8: 464 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183472
Common Names
- Scopulata Tephrosia
- Scopulate Tephrosia
- Tephrosia Scopulata
Description
Tephrosia scopulata (also called 'Rock Tephrosia', among many other common names) is a small, woody shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas such as rocky slopes and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Tephrosia scopulata is used as a source of food and forage for livestock, as well as for wood and timber. It is also used as a source of fuel and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tephrosia scopulata has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow-green center. Its seeds are small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings are small and green with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tephrosia scopulata is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought and frost tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a windbreak or a screen.
Where to Find Tephrosia scopulata
Tephrosia scopulata is native to tropical Africa and can be found in dry savannas and woodlands.
Tephrosia scopulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tephrosia scopulata?
Tephrosia scopulata
What is the common name of Tephrosia scopulata?
Scopulate Tephrosia
What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia scopulata?
Tephrosia scopulata is found in dry grassland and scrubland in Somalia.
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