Status:
valid
Authors:
Micheli
Source:
ildis
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève28(7): 32 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164046
Common Names
- Pale Vetch
- Pale Cowpea
- Pale Bean
Synonyms
- Rhynchosia pallida pallida [unknown]
- Dolicholus schomburgkii (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
- Rhynchosia pallida boliviana Grear [valid]
Description
Rhynchosia pallida (also called Pallid Snoutbean, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has yellow-green flowers and grows in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchosia pallida is used as a food source and is also used in traditional medicine. It is also used as a dye and for making rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhynchosia pallida is a yellow, pea-like flower that grows in clusters. Its seeds are small, flat, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhynchosia pallida is a perennial plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-draining soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Rhynchosia pallida
Rhynchosia pallida is native to North America and is found in moist, sandy soils. It is also found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.
Rhynchosia pallida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia pallida?
Rhynchosia pallida
What is the family of Rhynchosia pallida?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Rhynchosia pallida?
Pale Snoutbean
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