Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Linnaea24: 644 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203998
Common Names
- Rhynchosia filipes
- Thread-stalk Snoutbean
- Thread-stem Snoutbean
Description
Rhynchosia filipes (also called Slender Rhynchosia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India and Southeast Asia. It has trifoliate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, usually in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchosia filipes is used as a fodder crop, for soil stabilization, and for controlling soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Rhynchosia filipes flower is a small, white, five-petaled flower that grows in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhynchosia filipes is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by taking cuttings in the spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free plants and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Rhynchosia filipes
Rhynchosia filipes is native to India and can be found in the wild in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Rhynchosia filipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia filipes?
Rhynchosia filipes
What is the common name of Rhynchosia filipes?
Thread-like Rhynchosia
What is the habitat of Rhynchosia filipes?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.
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