Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
lutea
ID:
198799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunn

Source:
ildis

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.35: 491 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198128

Common Names

  • Rhynchosia
  • Yellow Rhynchosia
  • Lutea Rhynchosia

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Description

Rhynchosia lutea (also called 'Yellow Snoutbean', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China. It prefers dry, open habitats, such as dry deciduous forests, scrub forests, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchosia lutea is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchosia lutea has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia lutea is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location until they are established.

Where to Find Rhynchosia lutea

Rhynchosia lutea is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, typically at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Rhynchosia lutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia lutea?

Rhynchosia lutea

What is the common name of Rhynchosia lutea?

Lutea

What is the family of Rhynchosia lutea?

Fabaceae

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