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Fishpoison

Tephrosia purpurea

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (Malaysia, Taiwan), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Tonga), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Tephrosia purpurea (Fishpoison)

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Tephrosia angustissima

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fishpoison?

The scientific name of Fishpoison is Tephrosia purpurea. It belongs to the genus Tephrosia.

Where does Fishpoison live?

Fishpoison is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (Malaysia, Taiwan), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Tonga), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Colombia, Guinea, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius, Seychelles, South Africa.

What family does Fishpoison belong to?

Fishpoison (Tephrosia purpurea) belongs to the genus Tephrosia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does Fishpoison belong to?

Fishpoison (Tephrosia purpurea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Fishpoison?

The closest relatives of Fishpoison in the genus Tephrosia include Ashen hoarypea, Devil's Shoestring, Indigo sauvage, Multi-bloom Hoary-pea, Pondo Poison Pea.