Rhynchosia buettneri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buettneri
ID:
186585
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.30: 90 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185914
Common Names
- Rhynchosia Buettneri
- Buettneri Rhynchosia
- Rhynchosia Buettneri
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhynchosia buettneri (also called Buettner's Rhynchosia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia. It typically grows in open woodlands and grasslands, and is often found in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchosia buettneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhynchosia buettneri has small yellow flowers with five petals and a dark centre. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhynchosia buettneri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Rhynchosia buettneri
Rhynchosia buettneri can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos.
Rhynchosia buettneri FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Rhynchosia buettneri?
Rhynchosia buettneri is native to tropical Africa and grows in moist forests.
What is the average height of Rhynchosia buettneri?
Rhynchosia buettneri typically grows to a height of 10-15 feet.
What are the uses of Rhynchosia buettneri?
Rhynchosia buettneri is used for its timber and as an ornamental plant.
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
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Rhynchosia buettneri Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.