Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spechtii
ID:
189055

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedley

Source:
ildis

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya1: 38 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188384

Common Names

  • Specht's Tephrosia
  • Specht's Tick-trefoil
  • Tick-trefoil

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia purpurea axillaris Baker f. [valid]

Description

Tephrosia spechtii (also called Specht's Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodland and heathland. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow in colour.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia spechtii has small, yellow flowers, which are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia spechtii is an annual herb native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. It can also be propagated from cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Tephrosia spechtii

Tephrosia spechtii is native to the south-west of Western Australia. It is found in the coastal areas of Perth, from Gingin to Albany, and in the inland areas of the Wheatbelt and the Goldfields.

Tephrosia spechtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia spechtii?

Tephrosia spechtii

What is the common name of Tephrosia spechtii?

Specht's Tephrosia

What is the flowering season of Tephrosia spechtii?

Spring

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