Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
azuaensis
ID:
1043635

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Grear) B.L.Turner

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Lundellia14: 27 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042973



Common Names

  • Rhynchosia azuaensis
  • Azuaensis rhynchosia
  • Azuaensis rhynchosia


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Description

Rhynchosia azuaensis (also called Azua Rhynchosia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a small shrub native to the Dominican Republic and grows in open woodlands and scrub. It has pinnate leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchosia azuaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhynchosia azuaensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia azuaensis is a species of shrub native to Central America. It is an evergreen shrub, meaning it will remain green year-round. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. The seeds can be collected in the summer and sown on a moist, sterile medium.

Where to Find Rhynchosia azuaensis

Rhynchosia azuaensis is native to the Caribbean islands and is found in dry forests and 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

References

Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
John Wesley Grear (1937-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grear' in the authors string.