Tephrosia elata Deflers
subsp. elata

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Domboshawa

Synonyms:	Tephrosia bequaertii De Wild. Tephrosia mbogaensis De Wild. Tephrosia rigida Baker
Common names:
Frequency:	Locally common
Status:	Probably introduced
Description:	See subsp. heckmanniana for general details. This subspecies is distinguished by often ridged stems and branches and darker pods covered with spreading brown hairs.
Notes:	This subspecies is, in Zimbabwe, only known from Domboshawa and adjacent areas. This population is well saparated from the main distribution and has probably been introduced, possibly as a fish poison or for making rope.
Derivation of specific name:	elata: tall, high
Habitat:
Altitude range: (metres)	1500 - 1600 m
Flowering time:
Worldwide distribution:	Ethiopia to eastern DRC, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe distribution:	N,C
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Endemic status:
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Insects (whose larvae eat this species):
Spot characters:	Display spot characters for this species
Content last updated:	Saturday 12 May 2012
Literature:	Brummitt, R.K., Harder, D.K., Lewis, G.P., Lock, J.M., Polhill, R.M. and Verdcourt, B. (2007). Leguminosae Subfamily Papilionoideae FZ 3(3) Page 167.

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