Tephrosia curvata
Also known as: Tephrosia lessertioides Baker f. +1 more
- Tephrosia lessertioides Baker f.
- Tephrosia wittei Baker f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Tephrosia curvata is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Tephrosia is notably large, comprising more than 350 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Tanzania, Zambia, Zaïre
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Guinea