[1] The genus name, Tephrosia, derives from the Greek tephros (ash-coloured) and refers to the fact that most of the species are covered with grey hairs.

Specifically, T. candida was proven to successfully grow in conditions of high population density, yet further research into this growth option is required.

[6] To further investigate the genus Tephrosia and its effective growth in stressful habitats, researchers at the University of Zimbabwe studied carbon and nitrogen mineralization patterns of this legume.

[6] Other benefits of T. candida include higher biomass production, nematode resistance, closed canopy growth and weed suppression.

[6] It is on the Global Register of Introduced and Invasive Species for the following countries and islands: Brazil, Palau, Samoa, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia (Pohnpei, Yap and State of Chuuk), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niue, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.