Tephrosia vogelii
Fish Poison Bean, Vogel Tephrosia
Other regional names: Vogel's Tephrosia
- Vogel's Tephrosia
Also known as: Cracca vogelii (Hook.f.) Kuntze +3 more
- Cracca vogelii (Hook.f.) Kuntze
- Tephrosia inebrians Welw.
- Tephrosia megalantha Micheli
- Tephrosia periculosa Baker
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or shrub.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Tephrosia vogelii (commonly known as Fish-Poison-Bean or Vogel tephrosia) is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Provinces, Central African Republic, Comoros, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bolivia, Brazil Southeast, China Southeast, Colombia, Hainan, India, Jamaica, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malaya, New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand