Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sylitroides
ID:
205090

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Legum. Trop. Africa: 181 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204419

Common Names

  • Tephrosia sylitroides
  • Tephrosia
  • Sylitroides

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Description

Tephrosia sylitroides (also called Sylitroides 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 sylitroides is used as a green manure crop, as a soil conditioner, and as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia sylitroides 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 sylitroides 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 sylitroides

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

Tephrosia sylitroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia sylitroides?

Tephrosia sylitroides

What is the common name of Tephrosia sylitroides?

Sylitroides Tephrosia

What is the family of Tephrosia sylitroides?

Fabaceae

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