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''Tephrosia'' is a genus of flowering plants 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 trichomes. 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, 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
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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 ...
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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 ''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 f. *'' Tephrosia aurantiaca'' Harms *''
Tephrosia bachmannii ''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 barba-jovis ''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 ...
'' Cufod. *'' Tephrosia barbatala'' Bosman & de Haas *''
Tephrosia barberi ''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 belizensis ''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 ...
'' Lundell *'' Tephrosia benthamii'' Pedley *''
Tephrosia berhautiana ''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 ...
'' Lescot *'' Tephrosia betsileensis'' (R.Vig.) Du Puy & Labat *''
Tephrosia bibracteolata ''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 ...
'' (Dumaz-le-Grand) Du Puy & Labat *''
Tephrosia bidwillii ''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 boiviniana ''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 ...
'' Baill. *''
Tephrosia brachycarpa ''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 brachyodon ''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 ...
'' Domin *'' Tephrosia bracteolata'' Guill. & Perr. *''
Tephrosia brummittii ''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 ...
'' Schrire *''
Tephrosia burchellii ''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 ...
'' Burtt Davy *''
Tephrosia caerulea ''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 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 ''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 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 ''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 ...
'' Verdc. *'' Tephrosia carrollii'' O. Téllez *''
Tephrosia cephalantha ''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 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 ''Tephrosia chrysophylla'', commonly known as scurf hoarypea is a species of flowering plant. It is in the genus '' Tephrosia'' and family Fabaceae. It is a perennial dicot The dicotyledons, also known as dicots (or, more rarely, dicotyls) ...
'' 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 ''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 ...
'' 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 ''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 ...
'' (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 ''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 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 ''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 crocea'' Benth. *''
Tephrosia cuernavacana ''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 ...
'' (Rose) J.F.Macbr. *''
Tephrosia curtissii ''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 ...
'' (Small) Shinners *''
Tephrosia curvata ''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 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 ''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 decumbens ''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 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 ''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 ...
'' Scheele *''
Tephrosia dichroocarpa ''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 dietrichiae ''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 ...
'' Domin *'' Tephrosia disperma'' Baker *''
Tephrosia diversifolia ''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 ...
'' (Rose) J.F.Macbr. *'' Tephrosia djalonica'' Hutch. & Dalziel *'' Tephrosia dregeana'' E.Mey. *''
Tephrosia drepanocarpa ''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 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 ''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 ...
'' 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 ''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 ...
'' (Nutt.) Benth. *''
Tephrosia elliptica ''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 ...
'' 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 ''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 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 ''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 falcata ''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 ...
'' (Thunb.) Pers. *''
Tephrosia falciformis ''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 ...
'' S.V.Ramaswamy *'' Tephrosia faulknerae'' Brummitt *''
Tephrosia feddemana ''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 ...
'' McVaugh *''
Tephrosia festina ''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 filiflora ''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 ...
'' Chiov. *''
Tephrosia filipes ''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 flagellaris ''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 ...
'' Domin *''
Tephrosia flammea ''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 flexuosa ''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 ...
'' 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 ''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 ...
'' (Vail) Isely *'' Tephrosia foliolosa'' (Rydb.) L.Riley *''
Tephrosia forbesii ''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 forrestiana'' F.Muell. *''
Tephrosia fulvinervis ''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 gaudium-solis ''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 ...
'' Domin *'' Tephrosia geminiflora'' Baker *''
Tephrosia genistoides ''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 ...
'' (Dumaz-le-Grand) Du Puy & Labat *''
Tephrosia glomeruliflora ''Tephrosia glomeruliflora'', or pink tephrosia, is a perennial (non-climbing) herb in the family Fabaceae, endemic to South Africa (native to Zimbabwe, South Africa and Eswatini). It is also found on the eastern coast of Australia ...
'' 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 ''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 ...
'' H.M.L.Forbes *''
Tephrosia gracilipes ''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 ...
'' Guill. & Perr. *'' Tephrosia grandibracteata'' Merxm. *''
Tephrosia grandiflora ''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 ...
'' (Aiton) Pers. *''
Tephrosia griseola ''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 ...
'' H.M.L.Forbes *''
Tephrosia guayameoensis ''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.Tellez *''
Tephrosia haussknechtii ''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 ...
'' Bornm. *'' Tephrosia heckmanniana'' Harms *'' Tephrosia heterophylla'' Vatke *'' Tephrosia hildebrandtii'' Vatke *''
Tephrosia hispidula ''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 ...
'' (Michx.) Pers. *'' Tephrosia hochstetteri'' Chiov. *''
Tephrosia hockii ''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 holstii'' Taub. *'' Tephrosia hookeriana'' Wight & Arn. *''
Tephrosia huillensis ''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 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 ''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 ...
'' 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 ''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 ...
'' H.M.L.Forbes *''
Tephrosia incana ''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 ...
'' (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 ''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 f. *''
Tephrosia isaloensis ''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 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 ''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 f. *''
Tephrosia kassasii ''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 ...
'' Boulos *''
Tephrosia katangensis ''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 kazibensis'' Cronquist *''
Tephrosia kerrii ''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 ...
'' J.R.Drumm. & Craib *''
Tephrosia kindu ''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 kraussiana'' Meissner *''
Tephrosia laevigata ''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 lamprolobioides ''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 ...
'' F.Muell. *''
Tephrosia lanata ''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 ...
'' 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 ''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 ...
'' 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 ''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 ...
'' Cronquist *''
Tephrosia leiocarpa ''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.Gray *''
Tephrosia lepida ''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 f. *'' Tephrosia leptoclada'' Benth. *''
Tephrosia letestui ''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 ...
'' Tisser. *''
Tephrosia leucantha ''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 ...
'' 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 ''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 ...
'' A.Gray *''
Tephrosia linearis ''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 ...
'' (Willd.) Pers. *''
Tephrosia longipes ''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 ...
'' 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 ''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 ...
'' DC. *'' Tephrosia lurida'' Sond. *''
Tephrosia luzoniensis ''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 ...
'' 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 ''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 ...
'' Pringle *''
Tephrosia macrocarpa ''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 macropoda'' (E.Mey.) Harv. *'' Tephrosia macrostachya'' (Benth.) Domin *''
Tephrosia maculata ''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 ...
'' Merr. & L.M.Perry *''
Tephrosia madrensis ''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 ...
'' 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 ''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 ...
'' H.M.L.Forbes *'' Tephrosia mariana'' DC. *'' Tephrosia maxima'' (L.) Pers. *''
Tephrosia melanocalyx ''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 mexicana ''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 ...
'' C.E.Wood *''
Tephrosia meyerana ''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.B.Gillett *''
Tephrosia micrantha ''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.B.Gillett *''
Tephrosia microcarpa ''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 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 ''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 ...
'' (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 ''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 ...
'' 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 ''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 ...
'' (Thunb.) DC. *'' Tephrosia muenzneri'' Harms *''
Tephrosia multifolia ''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 ...
'' Rose *'' Tephrosia multijuga'' R.G.N.Young *''
Tephrosia mysteriosa ''Tephrosia mysteriosa'', commonly known as sandhill tippitoes, is a species of legume first described by Kris DeLaney in 2010. It grows on sandhills and is endemic to the Lake Wales and Mount Dora Ridges of Florida. DeLaney collected the ...
'' DeLaney *''
Tephrosia nana ''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 ...
'' Schweinf. *''
Tephrosia natalensis ''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 ...
'' 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 ''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 ...
'' Seem. *''
Tephrosia noctiflora ''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 nseleensis ''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 nubica'' (Boiss.) Baker *''
Tephrosia nyikensis ''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 obbiadensis ''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 ...
'' Chiov. *''
Tephrosia oblongata ''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 obovata'' Merr. *''
Tephrosia odorata ''Tephrosia odorata'' is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae The Fabaceae or Leguminosae,Tephrosia oligophylla ''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 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 ''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 ...
'' Tisser. *''
Tephrosia oxygona ''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 ...
'' 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 ''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 paucijuga ''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 pearsonii'' Baker f. *''
Tephrosia pedicellata ''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 pentaphylla ''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 ...
'' (Roxb.) G.Don *''
Tephrosia perrieri ''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. *''
Tephrosia persica ''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 ...
'' 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 ''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 ...
'' H.M.L.Forbes *''
Tephrosia pinifolia ''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 platycarpa ''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 ...
'' Guill. & Perr. *''
Tephrosia platyphylla ''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 ...
'' (Rose) Standl. *''
Tephrosia pogonocalyx ''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 ...
'' C.E.Wood *'' Tephrosia polyphylla'' (Chiov.) J.B.Gillett *''
Tephrosia polystachya ''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 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 ''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 potosina'' Brandegee *''
Tephrosia praecana ''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 pringlei ''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 ...
'' (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 ''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.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 ''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 ...
'' C.E.Wood *'' Tephrosia radicans'' Baker *'' Tephrosia rechingeri'' Ali *'' Tephrosia remotiflora'' Benth. *'' Tephrosia reptans'' Baker *''
Tephrosia retamoides ''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) Soler. *''
Tephrosia reticulata ''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 retusa ''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 ...
'' 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 ''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 f. *''
Tephrosia richardsiae ''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.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 ''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 ringoetii ''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 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 ''Tephrosia rosea'', commonly known as Flinders River poison, is a plant species, endemic to northern Australia. It is a shrub with an erect or sprawling habit, growing to between 0.2 and 2 metres high. Pink to purple flowers are produced throug ...
'' Benth. *'' Tephrosia roxburghiana'' J.R.Drumm. *''
Tephrosia rufula ''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 ...
'' Pedley *''
Tephrosia rugelii ''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 ...
'' Shuttlew. *''
Tephrosia rupicola ''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.B.Gillett *''
Tephrosia savannicola ''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 ...
'' 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 ''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 ...
'' Shinners *'' Tephrosia sengaensis'' Baker f. *'' Tephrosia senna'' Kunth *'' Tephrosia senticosa'' (L.) Pers. *'' Tephrosia sessiliflora'' (Poir.) Hassl. *''
Tephrosia seticulosa ''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.) 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 ''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 ...
'' C.E.Wood *'' Tephrosia sinapou'' (Buc'hoz) A.Chev. *'' Tephrosia singuliflora'' F.Muell. *'' Tephrosia smythiae'' McVaugh *''
Tephrosia socotrana ''Tephrosia socotrana'' is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. Distribution The plant is endemic to the East African island of Socotra in the Red Sea, that is politically a territory within in West Asian Yemen. Its natural habitat ...
'' 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 ''Tephrosia spinosa'' is a flowering plant species in the genus '' Tephrosia'' native from India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Indonesia. Eupalitin 3-O-β-D-galactopyranoside, a glycoside In chemistry, a glycoside is a molecule in which a suga ...
'' (L.f.) Pers. *''
Tephrosia stipularis ''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 ...
'' (Desv.) DC. *''
Tephrosia stipuligera ''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 ...
'' 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 ''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 ...
'' (Dalzell) Santapau & Maheshw. *'' Tephrosia stuartii'' Benth. *'' Tephrosia subaphylla'' Du Puy & Labat *'' Tephrosia submontana'' (Rose) L.Riley *''
Tephrosia subnuda ''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 ...
'' Domin *'' Tephrosia subpectinata'' Domin *''
Tephrosia subpraecox ''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 ...
'' Cronquist *''
Tephrosia subtriflora ''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 subulata'' Hutch. & Burtt Davy *'' Tephrosia supina'' Domin *'' Tephrosia sylitroides'' Baker f. *''
Tephrosia sylviae ''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 ...
'' 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 ''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 ...
'' C.E.Wood *''
Tephrosia vestita ''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 ...
'' 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. *''
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 ...
'' Hook.f. *'' Tephrosia vohimenaensis'' Du Puy & Labat *'' Tephrosia watsoniana'' (Standl.) J.F.Macbr. *'' Tephrosia whyteana'' Baker f. *''
Tephrosia wynaadensis ''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 zambiana ''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 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


See also

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Helena M. L. Forbes Helena M. L. Forbes (11 September 1900 – 5 September 1959) was a Scottish botanist, plant collector and curator who worked primarily on South African flora. Biography Helena Madelain Lamond Forbes was born on 11 September 1900 in Forfar, Sc ...


References


External links

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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