Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
caribaea
ID:
186684

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 384 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186013



Common Names

  • Caribbean Rhynchosia
  • Caribbean Snoutbean
  • Caribbean Velvet Bean


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Synonyms

  • Eriosema nigropunctatum Brandegee [valid]
  • Rhynchosia gazensis Baker f. [valid]
  • Rhynchosia acuminata Eckl. & Zeyh. [valid]
  • Rhynchosia gibba E.Mey. [valid]
  • Copisma gibbum (E.Mey.) E.Mey. [valid]
  • Dolicholus intermedius Vail [unknown]
  • Rhynchosia picta (Benth. ex Harv.) Burtt Davy [valid]
  • Rhynchosia villosula Burtt Davy [invalid]
  • Glycine caribaea Jacq. [valid]
  • Rhynchosia congestiflora Schinz [valid]
  • Rhynchosia melanosperma Klotzsch [valid]
  • Copisma caribaeum (Jacq.) E.Mey. [valid]
  • Dolicholus caribaeus (Jacq.) Hiern [valid]
  • Arcyphyllum caribaeum (Jacq.) Elliott [valid]
  • Copisma pictum E.Mey. [valid]
  • Rhynchosia caribaea picta (E.Mey.) Baker f. [unknown]
  • Rhynchosia caribaea caribaea [unknown]
  • Rhynchosia gibba picta (E.Mey.) Benth. ex Harv. [unknown]
  • Rhynchosia intermedia Kotschy & Peyr. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchosia caribaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchosia caribaea 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 caribaea 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 caribaea

Rhynchosia caribaea can be found in the Caribbean.

Rhynchosia caribaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia caribaea?

Rhynchosia caribaea

What type of plant is Rhynchosia caribaea?

It is a shrub

Where is Rhynchosia caribaea native to?

It is native to the Caribbean

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.