Tephrosia vogelii
| Agro-ecological Zone |
|---|
| Midlands |
| Growth rate | Management practices | Invasiveness | Leafing Phenology | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast | Pruning | unknown | Evergreen | Kenya |
| Country | Rainfall | Temperature | Altitude | Soil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 850 - 2650 | 12 to 27 | 0-2100 | Grows well on andosols not subject to flooding and on well drained loams with pH 5-6.5 and is also tolerant to poor soils with low pH. |
| Common names/English | Kamba | Kikuyu | Maasai | Samburu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish-poison bean |
| Propagation Method | Seed shelf life | Pre-sowing seed treatment | Seed Dispersal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seeds | Orthodox seed storage behaviour; no loss in viability over 2-3 years in open storage | Pre-soaking the seed for 12 - 24 hours in warm water (45°c) improves germination | unknown |
| Cultural Uses |
|---|
| Ornamental |