Status:
valid
Authors:
L.M.P.Bezerra & Fort.-Perez
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.74(4)-62: 3 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001444103
Common Names
- Rhynchosia mineira
- Mineira Rhynchosia
- Mineira Rhynchosia Shrub
Description
Rhynchosia mineira (also called Rhynchosia mineira, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, native to South America. It is found in dry areas, often in open woodland or scrub, and on rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchosia mineira is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used in horticulture as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhynchosia mineira has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhynchosia mineira can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Rhynchosia mineira
Rhynchosia mineira is native to Brazil and is found in dry, rocky soils. It is found in the states of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro.
Rhynchosia mineira FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia mineira?
Rhynchosia mineira
What is the family of Rhynchosia mineira?
Fabaceae
Where is Rhynchosia mineira native to?
India, Sri Lanka, and China
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