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
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.
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