Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
chrysoscias
ID:
186693

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv. & Sond.

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186022

Common Names

  • Yellow-flowered Rhynchosia
  • Rhynchosia chrysoscias
  • Yellow-flowered Snoutbean

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Description

Rhynchosia chrysoscias (also called Golden-veined Snoutbean, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and grows in grasslands and meadows. It has a woody stem, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchosia chrysoscias is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchosia chrysoscias has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia chrysoscias is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and should be kept moist. They can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Rhynchosia chrysoscias

Rhynchosia chrysoscias can be found in the Caribbean.

Rhynchosia chrysoscias FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia chrysoscias?

Rhynchosia chrysoscias

What type of plant is Rhynchosia chrysoscias?

It is a shrub

Where is Rhynchosia chrysoscias native to?

It is native to South Africa

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

References

William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:517192-1: Based on the initial data import