Status:
valid
Authors:
Bamps
Source:
tro
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Garcia de Orta, Sér. Bot.2: 74 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001056054
Common Names
- Tundavalensis Tephrosia
- Tundavalensis Pea
- Tundavalensis Hoary Pea
Description
Tephrosia tundavalensis (also called Tundavala tephrosia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It grows in areas with dry to moist soils. It has white flowers and trifoliate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Tephrosia tundavalensis is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tephrosia tundavalensis is a yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Where to Find Tephrosia tundavalensis
Tephrosia tundavalensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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