Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
valleculata
ID:
415730

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cowie

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia15: 181 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415062

Common Names

  • Valleculata Tephrosia
  • Tephrosia Valleculata
  • Tephrosia Valleculata

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Description

Tephrosia valleculata (also called Valleculate Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to western North America. It typically grows in dry, open areas, and has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow, star-shaped flowers. Its fruits are small and dark brown.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia valleculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make paper and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Tephrosia valleculata flower is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia valleculata is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil, and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. The plant prefers full sun and moist soil.

Where to Find Tephrosia valleculata

Tephrosia valleculata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Tephrosia valleculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia valleculata?

Tephrosia valleculata

What type of plant is Tephrosia valleculata?

Herbaceous annual

What is the growth habit of Tephrosia valleculata?

Erect

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