Genus Tephrosia Pers.


Summary
Genus number:
11939
Last updated:
1 August 2025
Family:
Fabaceae (alt. Leguminosae)
Subfamily:
Faboideae
Tribe:
Millettieae
Accession count:

325 (92  active, 30  available) in National Plant Germplasm System
Comments:
conserved (nom. cons.) against the heterotypic synonyms (Madrid ICN Art. 14.4 & App. III) Erebinthus Mitch., nom. rej., Needhamia Scop., nom. rej., & Reineria Moench, nom. rej.


Synonyms
Synonym(s) Probable synonym(s) Possible synonym(s)

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Embryo drawing

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References:
  1. Lewis, G. et al., eds. 2005. Legumes of the world 386.
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgstest.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomygenus?id=11939. Accessed 11 May 2026.