🌿 Sarphonka
✅ Native

Sarphonka

Tephrosia purpurea · Fabaceae

Nitrogen-fixing green manure; traditional medicinal uses; competitive native ground cover on degraded soils

🗺️ Native range in India: Wasteland and fallow throughout

Why Sarphonka is a great native choice

  • Nitrogen-fixing green manure
  • traditional medicinal uses
  • competitive native ground cover on degraded soils
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Frequently asked questions

Is Sarphonka native to India?

Yes. Sarphonka (Tephrosia purpurea) is native to India. Nitrogen-fixing green manure; traditional medicinal uses; competitive native ground cover on degraded soils

What are the benefits of Sarphonka?

Key benefits include: Nitrogen-fixing green manure; traditional medicinal uses; competitive native ground cover on degraded soils.

Should I plant Sarphonka?

Yes, Sarphonka is a good native choice for India. Native plants support local birds, bees and butterflies and are usually well suited to the local climate.

More native plants for India

Sources: R7, R11. See full references.

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