White Tephrosia

Tephrosia candida

Physical Characteristics

Tephrosia candida is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft) by 3 m (9ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Insects. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - India, Nepal, Bhutan.

Habitats

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

There are unconfirmed reports of the bark and roots being used as a fish poison[303 ]. Powdered leaves are used as an insecticide and the bark and roots are used as fish poison in India[418 ].