Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
rufescens
ID:
185716

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 387 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185045

Common Names

  • Rhynchosia Rufescens
  • Rufescent Rhynchosia
  • Rufescent Climbing Pea

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Synonyms

  • Glycine rufescens Willd. [valid]
  • Glycine pondicheriensis Spreng. [valid]
  • Flemingia rothiana DC. [illegitimate]
  • Lespedeza indica Spreng. [valid]
  • Hallia trifoliata Roth [valid]
  • Cyanospermum javanicum Miq. [valid]
  • Cylista suaveolens Graham [invalid]
  • Glycine monosperma Willd. ex Spreng. [valid]
  • Hedysarum rufescens Willd. ex Rottl. [valid]

Description

Rhynchosia rufescens (also called Rufescent Rhynchosia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchosia rufescens is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used as a natural dye and as a soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchosia rufescens has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia rufescens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Rhynchosia rufescens

Rhynchosia rufescens is found in India.

Rhynchosia rufescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia rufescens?

Rhynchosia rufescens

What is the common name of Rhynchosia rufescens?

Rufescent Rhynchosia

What is the natural habitat of Rhynchosia rufescens?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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