Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgata
ID:
205205

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.M.L.Forbes

Source:
ildis

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bothalia4: 956 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204534

Common Names

  • Tephrosia virgata
  • Tephrosia
  • Virgata

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Description

Tephrosia virgata (also called Slender Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with a height of up to 2 meters. It is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in sandy soils, along roadsides and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia virgata is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia virgata has small yellow flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The flowers have five petals and are tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia virgata is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen shrub growing to a height of 1–2 m. Propagation is by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sunny position and watered regularly.

Where to Find Tephrosia virgata

Tephrosia virgata can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Tephrosia virgata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia virgata?

Tephrosia virgata

What is the common name of Tephrosia virgata?

Goat's Rue

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia virgata?

Dry deciduous forests

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