Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subtriflora
ID:
205069

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 117 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204398

Common Names

  • Tephrosia subtriflora
  • Tephrosia
  • Subtriflora

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia multiflora Blatt. & Hallb. [illegitimate]
  • Tephrosia pauciflora Wall. ex Baker [valid]
  • Tephrosia sulphurea Chiov. [valid]
  • Tephrosia encoptosperma Schweinf. [valid]
  • Cracca subtriflora (Hochst. ex Baker) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tephrosia apollinea subuniflora A.Terracc. [valid]
  • Tephrosia graminifolia Chiov. [illegitimate]

Description

Tephrosia subtriflora (also called Three-flowered tephrosia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sandy and rocky soils, in grasslands, and in disturbed sites. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and its flowers are yellow and pea-shaped.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia subtriflora 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia subtriflora has yellow flowers with a sweet smell. The seed is a small, dark brown bean-like pod with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia subtriflora is a tropical shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Tephrosia subtriflora

Tephrosia subtriflora can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and tropical Africa.

Tephrosia subtriflora FAQ

What is the common name of Tephrosia subtriflora?

Subtriflora Tephrosia

What is the native range of Tephrosia subtriflora?

India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka

What is the growth habit of Tephrosia subtriflora?

It is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 meters in height

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

References

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.