Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
potosina
ID:
164719

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
ildis

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot.4: 181 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164048

Common Names

  • Potosi Vetch
  • Potosi Cowpea
  • Potosi Bean

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Synonyms

  • Dolicholus potosinus (Brandegee) Standl. [valid]

Description

Rhynchosia potosina (also called Potosi Snoutbean, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has yellow-green flowers and grows in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchosia potosina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhynchosia potosina is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia potosina 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 potosina

Rhynchosia potosina is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Rhynchosia potosina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia potosina?

Rhynchosia potosina

What is the family of Rhynchosia potosina?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Rhynchosia potosina?

Potosí 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