Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
sordida
ID:
188037

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey.) Schinz

Source:
ildis

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich66: 227 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187366

Common Names

  • Rhynchosia Sordida
  • Snail Pea
  • Sicklepod

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Synonyms

  • Rhynchosia orthodanum Benth. ex Harv. [valid]
  • Orthodanum sordidum E.Mey. [valid]
  • Orthodanum muehlenbeckii Meisn. [valid]
  • Orthodanum latifolium E.Mey. [valid]
  • Orthodanum glabratum Meisn. [valid]
  • Orthodanum argenteum E.Mey. [valid]
  • Rhynchosia ecklonii Steud. [valid]
  • Eriosema sericeum Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Rhynchosia sordida muehlenbeckii (Meisn.) Schinz [valid]
  • Dolicholus latifolius (E.Mey.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Rhynchosia sordida (also called 'sordid 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 sordida is used as an ornamental plant, as a windbreak, and as a source of firewood and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhynchosia sordida is a yellow-orange color and is shaped like a bell. The seed is a small, oval, brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia sordida is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist.

Where to Find Rhynchosia sordida

Rhynchosia sordida can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Rhynchosia sordida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia sordida?

Rhynchosia sordida

What is the family of Rhynchosia sordida?

Fabaceae

Where is Rhynchosia sordida found?

Central America and South America

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

Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.