Tephrosia nyikensis
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Tephrosia nyikensis is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Tephrosia genus, encompassing over 350 species globally. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Burundi, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre
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