Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Baker
Source:
ildis
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 218 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187282
Common Names
- Resin Bean
- Rhynchosia Bean
- Rhynchosia Resinosa
Synonyms
- Rhynchosia mildbraedii Harms [valid]
- Fagelia resinosa Hochst. ex A.Rich. [valid]
Description
Rhynchosia resinosa (also called 'Resinous Snoutbean', among many other common names) is a perennial herb 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 resinosa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhynchosia resinosa has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, thin stem and small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhynchosia resinosa 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 resinosa
Rhynchosia resinosa is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and woodlands.
Rhynchosia resinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia resinosa?
Rhynchosia resinosa
What is the common name of Rhynchosia resinosa?
Resinous rhynchosia
What is the natural habitat of Rhynchosia resinosa?
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