Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
bullata
ID:
186596

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey.) Benth. ex Harv.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
W.H.Harvey & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Cap.2: 257 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185925



Common Names

  • Rhynchosia Bullata
  • Bullate Rhynchosia
  • Bullate Snout-bean


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Description

Rhynchosia bullata (also called 'Bullate Pea', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 4 meters in height. It is native to tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia, and is found in open woodlands and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchosia bullata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchosia bullata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia bullata is a perennial shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Rhynchosia bullata

Rhynchosia bullata can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Rhynchosia bullata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia bullata?

Rhynchosia bullata

What are the common names of Rhynchosia bullata?

Bull's snout pea, Bull's rhynchosia

What is the natural habitat of Rhynchosia bullata?

Tropical and subtropical forests of Africa

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

IPNI record: 517164-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001055008
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-13032459: Originally associated with wfo-0001055008
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-13032459: Originally associated with wfo-0001055008
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:517164-1: Based on the initial data import