Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
capensis
ID:
186674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schinz

Source:
ildis

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich66: 228 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186003



Common Names

  • Rhynchosia capensis
  • Cape Snout Bean
  • Cape Velvet Bean


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Synonyms

  • Rhynchosia glandulosa (Thunb.) DC. [valid]
  • Rhynchosia riparia Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Copisma glabrum (Spreng.) E.Mey. [valid]
  • Copisma glandulosum (Thunb.) E.Mey. [valid]
  • Dolicholus capensis (Burm.f.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Glycine heterophylla Thunb. [valid]
  • Glycine glabra Spreng. [valid]
  • Glycine glandulosa Thunb. [valid]
  • Rhynchosia glabra DC. [valid]
  • Phaseolus capensis Burm.f. [unknown]

Description

Rhynchosia capensis (also called Cape Snoutbean, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands and meadows. It has a woody stem, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchosia capensis has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia capensis is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and should be kept moist. They can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Rhynchosia capensis

Rhynchosia capensis is native to South Africa. It can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky hillsides.

Rhynchosia capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia capensis?

Rhynchosia capensis

What type of plant is Rhynchosia capensis?

It is a shrub

Where is Rhynchosia capensis native to?

It is native to South 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