Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) Taub. ex Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
H.G.A.Engler & C.G.O.Drude, Veg. Erde9(III; 1): 671 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187066
Common Names
- Rhynchosia preussii
- Rhynchosia volubilis
- Rhynchosia tomentosa
Synonyms
- Cylista preussii Harms [valid]
Description
Rhynchosia preussii (also called Preuss's Snout-bean, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a white or yellowish bark and grows up to 10 meters in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchosia preussii is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhynchosia preussii has small, yellow-orange flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, and oblong-shaped. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow, and pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhynchosia preussii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be taken in the spring. It is best to start the seeds indoors in a warm, moist environment and then transplant them outdoors when they are a few inches tall.
Where to Find Rhynchosia preussii
Rhynchosia preussii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Rhynchosia preussii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia preussii?
Rhynchosia preussii
What is the common name of Rhynchosia preussii?
Preuss' Snoutbean
Where is Rhynchosia preussii native to?
Mexico, Central America, and northern South America
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