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Tephrosia purpurea subsp. canescens

Also known as: Cracca canescens (E.Mey.) Kuntze +1 more
  • Cracca canescens (E.Mey.) Kuntze
  • Tephrosia canescens E.Mey.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Naturally occurring in Africa, Tephrosia purpurea subsp. canescens is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Tephrosia purpurea, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Namibia
Base Species & Variations

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