Tephrosia punctata
Also known as: Tephrosia kasikiensis Cronquist
- Tephrosia kasikiensis Cronquist
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Tephrosia punctata is an annual or biennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Tephrosia is notably large, comprising more than 350 species. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Tanzania, Zambia, Zaïre
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms