''Tephrosia'' is a genus of

flowering plant Flowering plants are plants that bear flowers and fruits, and form the clade Angiospermae (), commonly called angiosperms. The term "angiosperm" is derived from the Greek words ('container, vessel') and ('seed'), and refers to those plants th ...

s in the

pea The pea is most commonly the small spherical seed or the seed-pod of the flowering plant species ''Pisum sativum''. Each pod contains several peas, which can be green or yellow. Botanically, pea pods are fruit, since they contain seeds and d ...

family,

Fabaceae The Fabaceae or Leguminosae,International Code of Nomenc ...

. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τεφρος (''tephros''), meaning "ash-colored," referring to the greyish tint given to the leaves by their dense

trichome Trichomes (); ) are fine outgrowths or appendages on plants, algae, lichens, and certain protists. They are of diverse structure and function. Examples are hairs, glandular hairs, scales, and papillae. A covering of any kind of hair on a pla ...

s. Hoarypea is a common name for plants in this genus, along with Goat's Rue and Devil's Shoestring.

Uses

Many species in the genus are poisonous, particularly to

fish Fish are aquatic, craniate, gill-bearing animals that lack limbs with digits. Included in this definition are the living hagfish, lampreys, and cartilaginous and bony fish as well as various extinct related groups. Approximately 95% of li ...

, for their high concentration of rotenone. The black seeds of ''Tephrosia'' species have historically been used by indigenous cultures as fish toxins.NTFlora Northern Territory Flora online:
''Flora of the Darwin Region: Fabaceae.''
Retrieved 10 June 2018 In the last century, several ''Tephrosia'' species have been studied in connection with the use of rotenone as an

insecticide Insecticides are substances used to kill insects. They include ovicides and larvicides used against insect eggs and larvae, respectively. Insecticides are used in agriculture, medicine, industry and by consumers. Insecticides are claimed to b ...

and

pesticide Pesticides are substances that are meant to control pests. This includes herbicide, insecticide, nematicide, molluscicide, piscicide, avicide, rodenticide, bactericide, insect repellent, animal repellent, microbicide, fungicide, and lampri ...

. ''

Tephrosia vogelii ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' is also one of the many beneficial nitrogen-fixing legumes that can be used in a

permaculture Permaculture is an approach to land management and settlement design that adopts arrangements observed in flourishing natural ecosystems. It includes a set of design principles derived using whole-systems thinking. It applies these principle ...

forest gardening Forest gardening is a low-maintenance, Sustainable gardening, sustainable, plant-based food production and agroforestry system based on woodland ecosystems, incorporating fruit and Nut (fruit), nut trees, shrubs, herbs, vines and perennial vegeta ...

system as a source of living 'chop and drop' mulch.

Species

Species include: *''

Tephrosia abbottiae ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' C.E.Wood *'' Tephrosia acaciifolia'' Baker *''

Tephrosia adunca ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' Benth. *'' Tephrosia aequilata'' Baker *''

Tephrosia alba ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' Du Puy & Labat *''

Tephrosia albissima ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' H.M.L.Forbes *''

Tephrosia ambigua ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' D.Dietr. *''

Tephrosia amoena ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' E.Mey. *''

Tephrosia andongensis ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' Baker *''

Tephrosia angustissima ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word ...

'' Chapman *''

Tephrosia anomala ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' Thulin *''

Tephrosia apollinea ''Tephrosia apollinea'' is a legume species, native to southwest Asia (the Levant, Arabian Peninsula, Socotra, Iran, Pakistan, northwestern India) and northeast Africa (Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia). The leaflets of the ...

'' (Delile) DC. *''

Tephrosia arenicola ''Tephrosia arenicola'' is a plant in the Fabaceae family, native to the north of Western Australia. The species has no synonyms. Description ''Tephrosia arenicola'' is shrub covered with dense intertwined hairs (tomentose). The shrub consist ...

'' Maconochie *''

Tephrosia argyrolampra ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' Harms *''

Tephrosia argyrotricha ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' Harms *''

Tephrosia arnhemica ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' C.T.White *''

Tephrosia astragaloides ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek languag ...

'' Benth. *'' Tephrosia athiensis'' Baker f. *'' Tephrosia aurantiaca'' Harms *'' Tephrosia bachmannii'' Harms *'' Tephrosia barba-jovis'' Cufod. *'' Tephrosia barbatala'' Bosman & de Haas *'' Tephrosia barberi'' J.R.Drumm. *'' Tephrosia belizensis'' Lundell *'' Tephrosia benthamii'' Pedley *'' Tephrosia berhautiana'' Lescot *'' Tephrosia betsileensis'' (R.Vig.) Du Puy & Labat *'' Tephrosia bibracteolata'' (Dumaz-le-Grand) Du Puy & Labat *'' Tephrosia bidwillii'' Benth. *'' Tephrosia boiviniana'' Baill. *'' Tephrosia brachycarpa'' Benth. *'' Tephrosia brachyodon'' Domin *'' Tephrosia bracteolata'' Guill. & Perr. *'' Tephrosia brummittii'' Schrire *'' Tephrosia burchellii'' Burtt Davy *'' Tephrosia caerulea'' Baker f. *''

Tephrosia calophylla ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' Bedd. *'' Tephrosia cana'' Brandegee *'' Tephrosia canarensis'' J.R.Drumm. *''

Tephrosia candida ''Tephrosia candida'', the white hoarypea, is a perennial shrub, native to India, in the legume family. It has been introduced to Malesia, South America, Africa, South East Asia and Australia. Etymology The genus name, ''Tephrosia'', derives fro ...

'' (Roxb.) DC. *''

Tephrosia capensis ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' (Jacq.) Pers. *'' Tephrosia capitata'' Verdc. *'' Tephrosia carrollii'' O. Téllez *'' Tephrosia cephalantha'' Baker *''

Tephrosia cephalophora ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' Harms *''

Tephrosia chimanimaniana ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' Brummitt *'' Tephrosia chisumpae'' Brummitt *'' Tephrosia chrysophylla'' Pursh *''

Tephrosia cinerea ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' (L.) Pers. *''

Tephrosia clementii ''Tephrosia clementii'' is a plant species, endemic to the north-west of Western Australia. It is an annual with a prostrate, spreading habit, growing to between 0.1 and 0.25 metres high. Orange or red flowers are produced between January and M ...

'' Skan *'' Tephrosia clementis'' Alain *''

Tephrosia coccinea ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' Wall. *'' Tephrosia collina'' V.S.Sharma *''

Tephrosia conspicua ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' W.Fitzg. *''

Tephrosia conzattii ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' (Rydb.) Standl. *'' Tephrosia corallicola'' (Small) Leon *''

Tephrosia cordata ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' Hutch. & Burtt Davy *''

Tephrosia cordatistipula ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' J.B.Gillett *'' Tephrosia coriacea'' Benth. *''

Tephrosia coronilloides ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' Baker *'' Tephrosia crassifolia'' Benth. *'' Tephrosia crocea'' Benth. *'' Tephrosia cuernavacana'' (Rose) J.F.Macbr. *'' Tephrosia curtissii'' (Small) Shinners *'' Tephrosia curvata'' De Wild. *''

Tephrosia dasyphylla ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' Baker *'' Tephrosia debilis'' Domin *''

Tephrosia decaryana ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' (Dumaz-le-Grand) Du Puy & Labat *'' Tephrosia decora'' Baker *'' Tephrosia decumbens'' Benth. *'' Tephrosia deflexa'' Baker *''

Tephrosia delestangii ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' Pedley *'' Tephrosia densiflora'' Hook.f. *'' Tephrosia desertorum'' Scheele *'' Tephrosia dichroocarpa'' A.Rich. *'' Tephrosia dietrichiae'' Domin *'' Tephrosia disperma'' Baker *'' Tephrosia diversifolia'' (Rose) J.F.Macbr. *'' Tephrosia djalonica'' Hutch. & Dalziel *'' Tephrosia dregeana'' E.Mey. *'' Tephrosia drepanocarpa'' Baker *''

Tephrosia dura ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' Baker *'' Tephrosia egregia'' Sandwith *'' Tephrosia elata'' Deflers *''

Tephrosia elegans ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek languag ...

'' Schum. *'' Tephrosia elliottii'' (Nutt.) Benth. *'' Tephrosia elliptica'' Bosman & de Haas *''

Tephrosia elongata ''Tephrosia elongata'' is a plant native to Africa south of the equator. It occurs from northern and eastern South Africa to the highlands of Malawi and Tanzania. Varieties Three varieties are recognized: * ''Tephrosia elongata'' E.Mey. var. '' ...

'' E.Mey. *''

Tephrosia emeroides ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' A.Rich. *'' Tephrosia eriocarpa'' Benth. *''

Tephrosia euchroa ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' Verd. *'' Tephrosia euprepes'' Brummitt *'' Tephrosia falcata'' (Thunb.) Pers. *'' Tephrosia falciformis'' S.V.Ramaswamy *''

Tephrosia faulknerae ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek languag ...

'' Brummitt *'' Tephrosia feddemana'' McVaugh *'' Tephrosia festina'' Brummitt *'' Tephrosia filiflora'' Chiov. *'' Tephrosia filipes'' Benth. *'' Tephrosia flagellaris'' Domin *'' Tephrosia flammea'' Benth. *'' Tephrosia flexuosa'' G.Don *''

Tephrosia florida ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' (F.Dietr.) C.E.Wood *'' Tephrosia floridana'' (Vail) Isely *'' Tephrosia foliolosa'' (Rydb.) L.Riley *'' Tephrosia forbesii'' Baker *'' Tephrosia forrestiana'' F.Muell. *'' Tephrosia fulvinervis'' A.Rich. *'' Tephrosia gaudium-solis'' Domin *'' Tephrosia geminiflora'' Baker *'' Tephrosia genistoides'' (Dumaz-le-Grand) Du Puy & Labat *'' Tephrosia glomeruliflora'' Meissner *'' Tephrosia gobensis'' Brummitt *''

Tephrosia gorgonea ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' Cout. *''

Tephrosia gossweileri ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' Baker f. *'' Tephrosia gracilenta'' H.M.L.Forbes *'' Tephrosia gracilipes'' Guill. & Perr. *'' Tephrosia grandibracteata'' Merxm. *'' Tephrosia grandiflora'' (Aiton) Pers. *'' Tephrosia griseola'' H.M.L.Forbes *'' Tephrosia guayameoensis'' O.Tellez *'' Tephrosia haussknechtii'' Bornm. *'' Tephrosia heckmanniana'' Harms *'' Tephrosia heterophylla'' Vatke *'' Tephrosia hildebrandtii'' Vatke *'' Tephrosia hispidula'' (Michx.) Pers. *'' Tephrosia hochstetteri'' Chiov. *'' Tephrosia hockii'' De Wild. *'' Tephrosia holstii'' Taub. *'' Tephrosia hookeriana'' Wight & Arn. *'' Tephrosia huillensis'' Baker *''

Tephrosia humbertii ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' Dumaz-le-Grand *'' Tephrosia humilis'' Guill. & Perr. *''

Tephrosia hypoleuca ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' L.Riley *'' Tephrosia ibityensis'' (R.Vig.) Du Puy & Labat *'' Tephrosia inandensis'' H.M.L.Forbes *'' Tephrosia incana'' (Roxb.) Graham ex Wight *''

Tephrosia interrupta ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' Engl. *'' Tephrosia iringae'' Baker f. *'' Tephrosia isaloensis'' Du Puy & Labat *'' Tephrosia jamnagarensis'' Santapau *''

Tephrosia juncea ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' Benth. *'' Tephrosia kalamboensis'' Brummitt & J.B.Gillett *'' Tephrosia karkarensis'' Thulin *'' Tephrosia kasikiensis'' Baker f. *'' Tephrosia kassasii'' Boulos *'' Tephrosia katangensis'' De Wild. *'' Tephrosia kazibensis'' Cronquist *'' Tephrosia kerrii'' J.R.Drumm. & Craib *'' Tephrosia kindu'' De Wild. *'' Tephrosia kraussiana'' Meissner *'' Tephrosia laevigata'' Baker *'' Tephrosia lamprolobioides'' F.Muell. *'' Tephrosia lanata'' M.Martens & Galeotti *''

Tephrosia langlassei ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' Micheli *'' Tephrosia lathyroides'' Guill. & Perr. *''

Tephrosia laxa ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' Domin *'' Tephrosia lebrunii'' Cronquist *'' Tephrosia leiocarpa'' A.Gray *'' Tephrosia lepida'' Baker f. *'' Tephrosia leptoclada'' Benth. *'' Tephrosia letestui'' Tisser. *'' Tephrosia leucantha'' Kunth *''

Tephrosia leveillei ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' Domin *'' Tephrosia lindheimeri'' A.Gray *'' Tephrosia linearis'' (Willd.) Pers. *'' Tephrosia longipes'' Meissner *''

Tephrosia lortii ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' Baker f. *'' Tephrosia lupinifolia'' DC. *'' Tephrosia lurida'' Sond. *'' Tephrosia luzoniensis'' Vogel *''

Tephrosia lyallii ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' Baker *'' Tephrosia macrantha'' Pringle *'' Tephrosia macrocarpa'' Benth. *'' Tephrosia macropoda'' (E.Mey.) Harv. *'' Tephrosia macrostachya'' (Benth.) Domin *'' Tephrosia maculata'' Merr. & L.M.Perry *'' Tephrosia madrensis'' Seem. *''

Tephrosia major ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' Micheli *''

Tephrosia malvina ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' Brummitt *'' Tephrosia manikensis'' De Wild. *'' Tephrosia marginella'' H.M.L.Forbes *'' Tephrosia mariana'' DC. *'' Tephrosia maxima'' (L.) Pers. *'' Tephrosia melanocalyx'' Baker *'' Tephrosia mexicana'' C.E.Wood *'' Tephrosia meyerana'' J.B.Gillett *'' Tephrosia micrantha'' J.B.Gillett *'' Tephrosia microcarpa'' O. Téllez *''

Tephrosia miranda ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek languag ...

'' Brummitt *'' Tephrosia mohrii'' (Rydb.) R.K.Godfrey *'' Tephrosia monophylla'' Schinz *''

Tephrosia montana ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' Brummitt *'' Tephrosia moroubensis'' Tisser. *''

Tephrosia mossiensis ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' A.Chev. *'' Tephrosia mucronata'' (Thunb.) DC. *'' Tephrosia muenzneri'' Harms *'' Tephrosia multifolia'' Rose *'' Tephrosia multijuga'' R.G.N.Young *'' Tephrosia mysteriosa'' DeLaney *'' Tephrosia nana'' Schweinf. *'' Tephrosia natalensis'' H.M.L.Forbes *''

Tephrosia nervosa ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' Chodat & Hassl. *'' Tephrosia newtoniana'' Torre *'' Tephrosia nicaraguensis'' Oerst. *'' Tephrosia nitens'' Seem. *'' Tephrosia noctiflora'' Baker *'' Tephrosia nseleensis'' De Wild. *'' Tephrosia nubica'' (Boiss.) Baker *'' Tephrosia nyikensis'' Baker *'' Tephrosia obbiadensis'' Chiov. *'' Tephrosia oblongata'' Benth. *'' Tephrosia obovata'' Merr. *'' Tephrosia odorata'' Balf.f. *'' Tephrosia oligophylla'' Benth. *''

Tephrosia onobrychoides ''Tephrosia onobrychoides'', commonly called multi-bloom hoary pea, is a species of plant in the pea family that is native to Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Alabama in the United States of America The United State ...

'' Nutt. *'' Tephrosia oubanguiensis'' Tisser. *'' Tephrosia oxygona'' Baker *'' Tephrosia pachypoda'' L.Riley *''

Tephrosia pallens ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek languag ...

'' (Aiton) Pers. *'' Tephrosia palmeri'' S.Watson *'' Tephrosia paniculata'' Baker *'' Tephrosia parvifolia'' (R.Vig.) Du Puy & Labat *'' Tephrosia paucijuga'' Harms *'' Tephrosia pearsonii'' Baker f. *'' Tephrosia pedicellata'' Baker *'' Tephrosia pentaphylla'' (Roxb.) G.Don *'' Tephrosia perrieri'' R.Vig. *'' Tephrosia persica'' Boiss. (called نیلکی ''Nilaki'' in Persian)SID.ir , بررسی اثر سیتوتوکسیک دو گیاه اسپرس درختی نقره ای (Taverniera spartea DC.) و نیلکی (Tephrosia persica Boiss.) بر رده های سلولی سرطان انسانی . (2022). Sid.ir. Retrieved 12 May 2022, from https://www.sid.ir/Fa/Plan/ViewPaper.aspx?ID=953 *''

Tephrosia phaeosperma ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' Benth. *''

Tephrosia phylloxylon ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' (R.Vig.) Du Puy & Labat *'' Tephrosia pietersii'' H.M.L.Forbes *'' Tephrosia pinifolia'' Du Puy & Labat *'' Tephrosia platycarpa'' Guill. & Perr. *'' Tephrosia platyphylla'' (Rose) Standl. *'' Tephrosia pogonocalyx'' C.E.Wood *'' Tephrosia polyphylla'' (Chiov.) J.B.Gillett *'' Tephrosia polystachya'' E.Mey. *''

Tephrosia polyzyga ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' Benth. *''

Tephrosia pondoensis ''Tephrosia pondoensis'' (pondo poison pea, af, Pondo-Gifertjie) is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in South Africa, where it is protected under the National Forest Act (Act 84) of 1998. The pondo poison pea is threat ...

'' (Codd) Schrire *'' Tephrosia porrecta'' Benth. *'' Tephrosia potosina'' Brandegee *'' Tephrosia praecana'' Brummitt *'' Tephrosia pringlei'' (Rose) J.F.Macbr. *'' Tephrosia pseudolongipes'' Baker f. *'' Tephrosia pulchella'' Hook. f. *''

Tephrosia pumila ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' (Lam.) Pers. *'' Tephrosia punctata'' J.B.Gillett *''

Tephrosia pungens ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' (R.Vig.) Du Puy & Labat *''

Tephrosia purpurea ''Tephrosia purpurea'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, that has a pantropical distribution. It is a common wasteland weed. In many parts it is under cultivation as green manure crop. It is found throughout India and Sri La ...

'' (L.) Pers. *'' Tephrosia quercetorum'' C.E.Wood *'' Tephrosia radicans'' Baker *'' Tephrosia rechingeri'' Ali *'' Tephrosia remotiflora'' Benth. *'' Tephrosia reptans'' Baker *'' Tephrosia retamoides'' (Baker) Soler. *'' Tephrosia reticulata'' Benth. *'' Tephrosia retusa'' Burtt Davy *''

Tephrosia rhodantha ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' Brandegee *'' Tephrosia rhodesica'' Baker f. *'' Tephrosia richardsiae'' J.B.Gillett *''

Tephrosia rigida ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' Span. *'' Tephrosia rigidula'' Baker *'' Tephrosia ringoetii'' Baker f. *''

Tephrosia robinsoniana ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' Brummitt *'' Tephrosia rosea'' Benth. *'' Tephrosia roxburghiana'' J.R.Drumm. *'' Tephrosia rufula'' Pedley *'' Tephrosia rugelii'' Shuttlew. *'' Tephrosia rupicola'' J.B.Gillett *'' Tephrosia savannicola'' Domin *'' Tephrosia saxicola'' C.E.Wood *'' Tephrosia scopulata'' Thulin *''

Tephrosia seemannii ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' (Britten & Baker f.) K.Schum. *'' Tephrosia semiglabra'' Sond. *'' Tephrosia seminole'' Shinners *'' Tephrosia sengaensis'' Baker f. *'' Tephrosia senna'' Kunth *'' Tephrosia senticosa'' (L.) Pers. *'' Tephrosia sessiliflora'' (Poir.) Hassl. *'' Tephrosia seticulosa'' (L.) Pers. *''

Tephrosia shamimii ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' Ali *'' Tephrosia shiluwanensis'' Schinz *''

Tephrosia siamensis ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' J.R.Drumm. *'' Tephrosia simulans'' C.E.Wood *'' Tephrosia sinapou'' (Buc'hoz) A.Chev. *'' Tephrosia singuliflora'' F.Muell. *'' Tephrosia smythiae'' McVaugh *'' Tephrosia socotrana'' Thulin *''

Tephrosia sousae ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' O. Téllez *'' Tephrosia spechtii'' Pedley *'' Tephrosia sphaerospora'' F.Muell. *'' Tephrosia spicata'' (Walter) Torr. & A.Gray *'' Tephrosia spinosa'' (L.f.) Pers. *'' Tephrosia stipularis'' (Desv.) DC. *'' Tephrosia stipuligera'' W.Fitzg. *''

Tephrosia stormsii ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' De Wild. *'' Tephrosia stricta'' (L.f.) Pers. *'' Tephrosia strigosa'' (Dalzell) Santapau & Maheshw. *'' Tephrosia stuartii'' Benth. *'' Tephrosia subaphylla'' Du Puy & Labat *'' Tephrosia submontana'' (Rose) L.Riley *'' Tephrosia subnuda'' Domin *'' Tephrosia subpectinata'' Domin *'' Tephrosia subpraecox'' Cronquist *'' Tephrosia subtriflora'' Baker *'' Tephrosia subulata'' Hutch. & Burtt Davy *'' Tephrosia supina'' Domin *'' Tephrosia sylitroides'' Baker f. *'' Tephrosia sylviae'' Berhaut *''

Tephrosia tanganyikensis ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' De Wild. *'' Tephrosia tepicana'' (Standl.) Standl. *'' Tephrosia thurberi'' Rydb. *'' Tephrosia tinctoria'' Pers. *'' Tephrosia totta'' (Thunb.) Pers. *'' Tephrosia travancorica'' Thoth. & D.N.Das *'' Tephrosia tundavalensis'' Bamps *'' Tephrosia uniflora'' Pers. *'' Tephrosia uniovulata'' F.Muell. *''

Tephrosia varians ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word τ ...

'' (Bailey) C.T.White *'' Tephrosia verdickii'' De Wild. *'' Tephrosia vernicosa'' C.E.Wood *'' Tephrosia vestita'' Vogel *'' Tephrosia vicioides'' Schltdl. *''

Tephrosia viguieri ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' Du Puy & Labat *'' Tephrosia villosa'' (L.) Pers. *'' Tephrosia virens'' Pedley *'' Tephrosia virgata'' H.M.L.Forbes *''

Tephrosia virginiana ''Tephrosia virginiana'', also known as goat-rue, goat's rue, catgut, rabbit pea, Virginia tephrosia, hoary pea, and devil's shoestring is a perennial dicot in family Fabaceae. The plant is native to central and eastern North America. Descripti ...

'' (L.) Pers. *''

'' Hook.f. *'' Tephrosia vohimenaensis'' Du Puy & Labat *'' Tephrosia watsoniana'' (Standl.) J.F.Macbr. *'' Tephrosia whyteana'' Baker f. *'' Tephrosia wynaadensis'' J.R.Drumm. *'' Tephrosia zambiana'' Brummitt *''

Tephrosia zollingeri ''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is widespread in both the Eastern and Western Hemisphere, where it is found in tropical and warm-temperate regions. The generic name is derived from the Greek word � ...

'' Backer *'' Tephrosia zoutpansbergensis'' Bremek.

Hybrids

Hybrids include: *''Tephrosia'' × ''intermedia'' (Small) G.L. Nesom & Zarucchi

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Plantilustrations.org: ''Tephrosia''.
(Botanical illustrations for ''Tephrosia'' species.) * * {{Taxonbar, from=Q3236409 Fabaceae genera Millettieae Taxa named by Christiaan Hendrik Persoon Taxonomy articles created by Polbot

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