Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
senticosa
ID:
206080

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pers.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl.2: 330 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205409

Common Names

  • Tephrosia
  • Senticosa
  • Tephrosia Senticosa

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Synonyms

  • Cracca senticosa L. [valid]
  • Galega senticosa L. [valid]
  • Tephrosia intermedia Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Tephrosia tinctoria intermedia (Wight & Arn.) Baker [unknown]
  • Galega lanceolata Hornem. ex Steud. [valid]
  • Galega fruticosa L. [valid]
  • Tephrosia elegans Wall. [invalid]

Description

Tephrosia senticosa (also called Senticose-tephrosia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India, Burma, Thailand, and Malaysia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, evergreen forests, and is often found near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia senticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia senticosa has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender seedpod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia senticosa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in summer.

Where to Find Tephrosia senticosa

Tephrosia senticosa is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Tephrosia senticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia senticosa?

Tephrosia senticosa

What are the common names of Tephrosia senticosa?

Tephrosia, Indian Bitter Pea

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia senticosa?

Tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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