Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stormsii
ID:
205026

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot., sér. 4, 1: 189 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204355

Common Names

  • Tephrosia stormsii
  • Tephrosia
  • Stormsii

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Description

Tephrosia stormsii (also called Storms' Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb native to South America. It has a slender stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry areas, especially in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia stormsii is used as a green manure crop and as a fodder crop for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tephrosia stormsii var. stormsii
Tephrosia stormsii var. pilosa Brummitt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia stormsii has yellow flowers, and its seeds are black, round, and smooth. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a smooth texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia stormsii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). It can be pruned to shape and is often used as a hedge or screen.

Where to Find Tephrosia stormsii

Tephrosia stormsii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Tephrosia stormsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia stormsii?

Tephrosia stormsii

What is the common name of Tephrosia stormsii?

Storms' tephrosia

Where is Tephrosia stormsii native to?

India

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