Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pycnostachya
ID:
187903

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Meikle

Source:
ildis

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.9: 274 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187232

Common Names

  • Rhynchosia pycnostachya
  • Rhynchosia
  • Pycnostachya

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Synonyms

  • Rhynchosia calycina E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Rhynchosia calycina Guill. & Perr. [valid]
  • Cyanospermum angolense Welw. [valid]
  • Cyanospermum calycinum (Guill. & Perr.) Hook.f. [valid]
  • Cylista polystachya Spreng. [valid]
  • Cylista pycnostachya DC. [valid]
  • Glycine macrophylla Thonn. [illegitimate]

Description

Rhynchosia pycnostachya (also called Pycnostachya Rhynchosia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to East Asia. It has a twining habit and can reach up to 2 m in height. Its leaves are trifoliate and its flowers are small and white. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchosia pycnostachya is used for its timber, which is used to make furniture, and its bark, which is used to make paper. It is also used as a windbreak and to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchosia pycnostachya has small, yellow, pea-like flowers and small, black, flattened seeds. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons that are oval in shape and have a slightly wavy margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia pycnostachya is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Rhynchosia pycnostachya

Rhynchosia pycnostachya is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Rhynchosia pycnostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia pycnostachya?

Rhynchosia pycnostachya

What is the common name of Rhynchosia pycnostachya?

Pycnostachya Snoutbean

What is the family of Rhynchosia pycnostachya?

Fabaceae

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Robert Desmond Meikle (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meikle' in the authors string.