Tephrosia polystachya
Also known as: Cracca polystachya (E.Mey.) Kuntze
- Cracca polystachya (E.Mey.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial, subshrub or shrub.
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Tephrosia polystachya is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Tephrosia is notably large, comprising more than 350 species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Botswana, Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland
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