Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
travancorica
ID:
206098

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thoth. & D.N.Das

Source:
ildis

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Rheedea1: 57 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205427

Common Names

  • Tephrosia
  • Travancorica
  • Tephrosia Travancorica

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Description

Tephrosia travancorica (also called Travancore Hoary Pea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in dry deciduous forests, often on rocky hillsides. It has small, white flowers and its leaves are divided into three leaflets.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia travancorica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia travancorica has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender seedpod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia travancorica is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in summer.

Where to Find Tephrosia travancorica

Tephrosia travancorica is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Tephrosia travancorica FAQ

What is the common name of Tephrosia travancorica?

Travancore hoary pea

What is the scientific name of Travancore hoary pea?

Tephrosia travancorica

What is the habitat of Tephrosia travancorica?

It is found in dry deciduous forests, grasslands, and scrub jungles

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

K. Thothathri (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thoth.' in the authors string.
D.N. Das: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.N.Das' in the authors string.