Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
viscidula
ID:
188326

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey.) Steud.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot., ed. 2, 2: 454 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187655

Common Names

  • Rhynchosia
  • Rhynchosia viscidula
  • Viscid Rhynchosia

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Synonyms

  • Copisma viscidulum E.Mey. [valid]
  • Dolicholus viscidulus Hiern [valid]
  • Fagelia pubescens Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Fagelia viscida Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Copisma viscidulum campestre E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Copisma viscidulum nemorale E.Mey. [invalid]

Description

Rhynchosia viscidula (also called Viscid Rhynchosia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and heathlands. The leaves are narrow and linear, and the flowers are yellow and tubular.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchosia viscidula 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

Rhynchosia viscidula has yellow flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia viscidula is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Rhynchosia viscidula

Rhynchosia viscidula is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Northern Territory.

Rhynchosia viscidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia viscidula?

Rhynchosia viscidula

What is the common name of Rhynchosia viscidula?

Viscid rhynchosia

What is the family of Rhynchosia viscidula?

Fabaceae

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.