Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
coddii
ID:
1427935

Status:
valid

Authors:
Germish.

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bothalia41: 319 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001444100



Common Names

  • Rhynchosia coddii
  • Codd's Rhynchosia
  • Codd's Rhynchosia Shrub


Searching for Rhynchosia coddii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Rhynchosia coddii (also called Rhynchosia coddii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, native to South Africa. It is found in dry areas, often in open woodland or scrub, and on rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchosia coddii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used in horticulture as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchosia coddii has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Rhynchosia coddii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia coddii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Rhynchosia coddii

Rhynchosia coddii is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky soils. It is found in the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West.

Rhynchosia coddii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia coddii?

Rhynchosia coddii

What is the family of Rhynchosia coddii?

Fabaceae

Where is Rhynchosia coddii native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and China

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

Gerrit Germishuizen (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Germish.' in the authors string.