Tephrosia wynaadensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.R.Drumm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
J.S.Gamble, Fl. Madras: 318 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205439
Common Names
- Tephrosia
- Wynaadensis
- Tephrosia Wynaadensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tephrosia wynaadensis (also called Wynaad 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 wynaadensis is used as a fodder crop and as a medicinal plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tephrosia wynaadensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tephrosia wynaadensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-drained soil in full sun. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Tephrosia wynaadensis
Tephrosia wynaadensis is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Tephrosia wynaadensis FAQ
What is the common name of Tephrosia wynaadensis?
Wynaad hoary pea
What is the scientific name of Wynaad hoary pea?
Tephrosia wynaadensis
What is the habitat of Tephrosia wynaadensis?
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
James Ramsay Drummond (1851-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Drumm.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Tephrosia wynaadensis J.R.Drumm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.