Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
reptabunda
ID:
187942

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1906: 103 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187271

Common Names

  • Rhynchosia reptabunda
  • Rhynchosia
  • Reptabunda

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Synonyms

  • Rhynchosia jacottetii Schinz [valid]

Description

Rhynchosia reptabunda (also called 'Climbing Snoutbean', among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to tropical Africa and Asia. It has a woody stem and leaves that are divided into three leaflets. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchosia reptabunda is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchosia reptabunda 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 reptabunda is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 70°F (21°C). Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Rhynchosia reptabunda

Rhynchosia reptabunda is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and woodlands.

Rhynchosia reptabunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia reptabunda?

Rhynchosia reptabunda

What is the common name of Rhynchosia reptabunda?

Creeping rhynchosia

What is the natural habitat of Rhynchosia reptabunda?

Mixed deciduous forests

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