''Tephrosia elongata'' is a plant native to Africa south of the equator. It occurs from northern and eastern

South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countri ...

to the highlands of

Malawi Malawi (; or aláwi Tumbuka: ''Malaŵi''), officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in Southeastern Africa that was formerly known as Nyasaland. It is bordered by Zambia to the west, Tanzania to the north and northeast ...

and

Tanzania Tanzania (; ), officially the United Republic of Tanzania ( sw, Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania), is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region. It borders Uganda to the north; Kenya to the northeast; Comoro Islands and ...

Varieties

Three varieties are recognized: * ''Tephrosia elongata'' E.Mey. var. ''elongata'' * ''Tephrosia elongata'' var. ''lasiocaulos'' Brummitt * ''Tephrosia elongata'' var. ''tzaneenensis'' (H.M.L.Forbes) Brummitt

References

* elongata Flora of Southern Africa Flora of Malawi Flora of South Africa Flora of Tanzania {{Millettieae-stub