Tephrosia noctiflora
South African Hoarypea
Also known as: Cracca noctiflora (Bojer ex Baker) Kuntze +7 more
- Cracca noctiflora (Bojer ex Baker) Kuntze
- Tephrosia colutea Wight ex Wall., 1831
- Tephrosia hookeriana Baker
- Tephrosia hookeriana subsp. amoena Prain
- Tephrosia hookeriana var. amoena Prain
- Tephrosia noctiflora Bojer, 1837
- Tephrosia subamoena J.R.Drumm. & Hemsl.
- Tephrosia subamoena Prain
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual, perennial or subshrub.
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Tephrosia noctiflora (commonly known as South African hoarypea) is an annual, herbaceous perennial or shrub within the Fabaceae family. It originates in Africa, Tropical Asia, and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TROPICAL, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Comoros, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Somalia, Tanzania, 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)
Benin, Borneo, Brazil North, Brazil Southeast, Cameroon, China South-Central, China Southeast, Fiji, Gabon, Gulf of Guinea Is., Honduras, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jawa, Leeward Is., Liberia, Malaya, Mauritius, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Philippines, Queensland, Réunion, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.