Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
procurrens
ID:
187748

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) K.Schum.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Just's Bot. Jahresber.27(1): 496 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187077

Common Names

  • Rhynchosia procurrens
  • Procurrens Snoutbean
  • Procurrens's Snoutbean

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Synonyms

  • Dolicholus procurrens Hiern [valid]

Description

Rhynchosia procurrens (also called Procurved 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 procurrens is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and as a source of timber.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rhynchosia procurrens sub. procurrens
Rhynchosia procurrens sub. floribunda (Baker) Verdc.
Rhynchosia procurrens sub. latisepala (Hauman) Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchosia procurrens 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia procurrens 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 procurrens

Rhynchosia procurrens can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia and Kentucky.

Rhynchosia procurrens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia procurrens?

Rhynchosia procurrens

What is the common name of Rhynchosia procurrens?

Procumbent Snoutbean

Where is Rhynchosia procurrens 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

References

William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.