Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
chapelieri
ID:
1055671

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
tro

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris1: 387 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055009



Common Names

  • Chapelieri Rhynchosia
  • Snoutbean
  • White-Flower Snoutbean


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Description

Rhynchosia chapelieri (also called Chapelier's rhynchosia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, lowland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchosia chapelieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchosia chapelieri has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and have a hard, shiny outer coating. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia chapelieri is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Rhynchosia chapelieri

Rhynchosia chapelieri is found in 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