Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
emarginata
ID:
184127

Status:
valid

Authors:
Germish.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bothalia17: 181 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183456



Common Names

  • Rhynchosia emarginata
  • Emarginate Rhynchosia
  • Emarginate Snoutbean


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Description

Rhynchosia emarginata (also called Notched Rhynchosia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, rocky slopes and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchosia emarginata is used for its wood, which is used to make furniture, tools, and musical instruments. It is also used as a source of food and medicine, and as a source of fuel for cooking and heating.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchosia emarginata has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia emarginata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Rhynchosia emarginata

Rhynchosia emarginata is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West provinces.

Rhynchosia emarginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia emarginata?

Rhynchosia emarginata

What is the common name of Rhynchosia emarginata?

Notched-leaf Rhynchosia

What is the natural habitat of Rhynchosia emarginata?

Rhynchosia emarginata is found in dry grassland and scrubland in 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