Tephrosia elata Deflers
subsp. elata

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Domboshawa

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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.
Type location:
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.
FZ divisions:	N,C
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Endemic status:
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Spot characters:	Display spot characters for this species
Images last updated:	Saturday 12 May 2012
Literature:	Brummitt, R.K., Harder, D.K., Lewis, G.P., Lock, J.M., Polhill, R.M. & Verdcourt, B. (2007). Leguminosae Subfamily Papilionoideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(3) Page 167. Drummond, R.B. (1972). A list of Rhodesian Legumes. Kirkia 8(2) Page 227. Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 51. Troupin, G. (1983). Fabaceae (Papilionaceae) Flore du Rwanda Spermatophytes Volume II Pages 26 - 27.

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Tephrosia elata Deflers subsp. elata