Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
nyasica
ID:
187568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1897: 263 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186897

Common Names

  • Rhynchosia nyasica
  • Nyasa Snoutbean
  • Nyasa Bean

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Synonyms

  • Rhynchosia imbricata Baker [valid]
  • Rhynchosia kerstingii Harms [valid]
  • Rhynchosia glutinosa Harms [valid]

Description

Rhynchosia nyasica (also called 'Nyasa Snoutbean', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are pinnately compound. It grows in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchosia nyasica is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchosia nyasica has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia nyasica is a small, deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings taken in early summer. The cuttings should be about 6 inches long and should be planted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm location until they have rooted. They can then be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Rhynchosia nyasica

Rhynchosia nyasica is native to Africa and can be found in Tanzania, Zambia, and Malawi.

Rhynchosia nyasica FAQ

What are the common names of Rhynchosia nyasica?

Rhynchosia nyasica is commonly known as the Nyasa Milk Vetch.

What is the growth habit of Rhynchosia nyasica?

Rhynchosia nyasica is an annual or biennial herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.

What is the flowering period of Rhynchosia nyasica?

Rhynchosia nyasica typically flowers from mid-spring to mid-summer.

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