Species:
zoutpansbergensis
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bremek.
Source:
tro
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Ann. Transvaal Mus.15: 242 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055839
Common Names
- Zoutpansberg Tephrosia
- Tephrosia zoutpansbergensis
- Zoutpansberg Hoarypea
Description
Tephrosia zoutpansbergensis (also called Zoutpansberg Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows in dry, open forests and woodlands. It has a rounded crown and smooth, grey bark. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Tephrosia zoutpansbergensis has been used traditionally in Chinese medicine as an anti-inflammatory and to treat skin diseases. It has also been used to reduce fever, treat coughs and colds, and to strengthen the body.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tephrosia zoutpansbergensis has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Where to Find Tephrosia zoutpansbergensis
Tephrosia zoutpansbergensis can be found in the Zoutpansberg mountains of South Africa.
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