Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem8: 156 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187314
Common Names
- Rhynchosia rudolfi
- Rudolf's Rhynchosia
- Rudolf's Pea
Description
Rhynchosia rudolfi (also called 'Rudolf's rhynchosia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It has pinnate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchosia rudolfi is used as an ornamental plant, as a windbreak, and as a source of firewood and timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhynchosia rudolfi has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, thin stem and small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhynchosia rudolfi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Rhynchosia rudolfi
Rhynchosia rudolfi can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Rhynchosia rudolfi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia rudolfi?
Rhynchosia rudolfi
What is the common name of Rhynchosia rudolfi?
Rudolf's Rhynchosia
What is the natural habitat of Rhynchosia rudolfi?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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