Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
hirta
ID:
187176

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Andrews) Meikle & Verdc.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Taxon16: 462 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186505

Common Names

  • Hairy Snout-bean
  • Hairy Rhynchosia
  • Hairy Snoutbean

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Synonyms

  • Cylista albiflora Sims [valid]
  • Dolichos hirtus Andrews [valid]
  • Rhynchosia cyanosperma Benth. ex Baker [valid]
  • Rhynchosia albiflora (Sims) Alston [valid]
  • Rhynchosia albidiflora (Sims) Alston [unknown]
  • Cyanospermum tomentosum (Roxb.) Wight & Arn. [valid]
  • Cylista tomentosa Roxb. [valid]
  • Cylista villosa W.T.Aiton [valid]
  • Rhynchosia tomentosa (Roxb.) Baill. [illegitimate]
  • Cyanospermum albiflorum (Sims) Wight & Arn. [valid]

Description

Rhynchosia hirta (also called Hairy Broom, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Africa and is found in rocky and sandy soils. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and has yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchosia hirta is used as a medicinal plant, for fodder, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rhynchosia hirta are yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia hirta is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Rhynchosia hirta

Rhynchosia hirta is native to India and is found in dry deciduous forests, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Rhynchosia hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia hirta?

Rhynchosia hirta

What are the common names of Rhynchosia hirta?

Hairy rhynchosia, Hairy bean

What is the natural habitat of Rhynchosia hirta?

It is native to tropical 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

Henry Cranke Andrews (1770-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andrews' in the authors string.
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
Robert Desmond Meikle (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meikle' in the authors string.