Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
vendae
ID:
188304

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.H.Stirt.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bothalia14: 76 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187633

Common Names

  • Rhynchosia
  • Vendae Bush Pea
  • Venda Bush Pea

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Description

Rhynchosia vendae (also called Venda Rhynchosia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to East Africa. It has a spreading crown and small, bipinnate leaves. Its flowers are small and yellow, and its fruits are small, round, and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchosia vendae is used as a source of timber and firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhynchosia vendae is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia vendae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Rhynchosia vendae

Rhynchosia vendae is found in arid and semi-arid areas of Western Australia.

Rhynchosia vendae FAQ

What is the common name of Rhynchosia vendae?

Venda Rhynchosia

What is the natural habitat of Rhynchosia vendae?

Moist forests and woodlands

What is the growth habit of Rhynchosia vendae?

It is a small to medium-sized shrub

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