Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tepicana
ID:
165373

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Standl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.4: 214 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164702

Common Names

  • Tepicana Tephrosia
  • Tephrosia Tepicana
  • Tephrosia Tepicana

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Synonyms

  • Cracca tepicana Standl. [valid]

Description

Tephrosia tepicana (also called Tepic Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in open woods, thickets, and roadsides. It has small, white to pinkish flowers and pinnately compound leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia tepicana is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia tepicana has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia tepicana is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Tephrosia tepicana

Tephrosia tepicana is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Tephrosia tepicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia tepicana?

Tephrosia tepicana

What is the common name of Tephrosia tepicana?

Tepic Tephrosia

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia tepicana?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

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