Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Téllez
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb.20: 233 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236804
Common Names
- Tephrosia sousae
- Sousa's Tephrosia
- Sousa's Hoary Pea
Description
Tephrosia sousae (also called Sousa's Tephrosia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tephrosia sousae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tephrosia sousae has small, white, tubular flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tephrosia sousae is a perennial herb, native to the western United States. It is easily propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Tephrosia sousae
Tephrosia sousae is found in tropical Africa.
Tephrosia sousae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tephrosia sousae?
Tephrosia sousae
What is the common name of Tephrosia sousae?
Sousae Tephrosia
What is the habitat of Tephrosia sousae?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States
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