Status:
valid
Authors:
Craib
Source:
ildis
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1927: 66 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200526
Common Names
- Rhynchosia calcicola
- Calcium-loving Snout Bean
- Kudu Bean
Description
Rhynchosia calcicola (also called Calcareous Rhynchosia, among many other common names) is an evergreen climber with trifoliate leaves and white flowers. It is native to China and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchosia calcicola is used as a medicinal plant, as a fodder crop, and as a soil-binding plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhynchosia calcicola has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhynchosia calcicola can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a potting mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer when temperatures are warm.
Where to Find Rhynchosia calcicola
Rhynchosia calcicola is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.
Rhynchosia calcicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia calcicola?
Rhynchosia calcicola
What is the common name of Rhynchosia calcicola?
Calcium-loving Senna
What is the habitat of Rhynchosia calcicola?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world
Species in the Rhynchosia genus
Rhynchosia arenicola,
Rhynchosia balansae,
Rhynchosia caaguazuensis,
Rhynchosia calycosa,
Rhynchosia cinerea,
Rhynchosia cytisoides,
Rhynchosia discolor,
Rhynchosia edulis,
Rhynchosia lateritia,
Rhynchosia latifolia,
Rhynchosia longeracemosa,
Rhynchosia macrocarpa,
Rhynchosia mantaroensis,
Rhynchosia michauxii,
Rhynchosia nipensis,
Rhynchosia pallida,
Rhynchosia parvifolia,
Rhynchosia potosina,
Rhynchosia pringlei,
Rhynchosia prostrata,
Rhynchosia quercetorum,
Rhynchosia rojasii,
Rhynchosia schomburgkii,
Rhynchosia stenophylla,
Rhynchosia swartzii,
Rhynchosia tarphantha,
Rhynchosia hauthalii,
Rhynchosia claussenii,
Rhynchosia corylifolia,
Rhynchosia erythrinoides,
Rhynchosia leucophylla,
Rhynchosia lineata,
Rhynchosia phaseoloides,
Rhynchosia platyphylla,
Rhynchosia reniformis,
Rhynchosia amabilis,
Rhynchosia melanocarpa,
Rhynchosia monticola,
Rhynchosia naineckensis,
Rhynchosia nelsonii,
Rhynchosia tamaulipensis,
Rhynchosia yucatanensis,
Rhynchosia americana,
Rhynchosia diversifolia,
Rhynchosia precatoria,
Rhynchosia difformis,
Rhynchosia reticulata,
Rhynchosia tomentosa,
Rhynchosia emarginata,
Rhynchosia megalocalyx,
Species in the Fabaceae family