Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
singuliflora
ID:
189091

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fragm.9: 65 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188420

Common Names

  • Tephrosia
  • Singuliflora
  • One-flowered Tephrosia

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia conferta F.Muell. [valid]
  • Cracca conferta (F.Muell.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Tephrosia singuliflora (also called Single-flowered Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 5 m. It has grey-green foliage and yellow flowers which appear in spring and summer. It is found in open woodlands, heathlands and dry sclerophyll forests in New South Wales and Queensland.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia singuliflora is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia singuliflora has small yellow flowers with five petals and a central greenish-yellow tube. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia singuliflora is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and resistant to frost.

Where to Find Tephrosia singuliflora

Tephrosia singuliflora is found in Western Australia.

Tephrosia singuliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia singuliflora?

Tephrosia singuliflora

What type of plant is Tephrosia singuliflora?

Legume

Where is Tephrosia singuliflora found?

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