Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
gabonensis
ID:
1063082

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jongkind

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg.63: 219 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062420



Common Names

  • Rhynchosia gabonensis
  • Gabonensis Rhynchosia
  • Gabonensis Tree


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Description

Rhynchosia gabonensis (also called Gabon Rhynchosia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are alternate, elliptic-lanceolate, and 8-15 cm long. It is native to Central and West Africa and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchosia gabonensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhynchosia gabonensis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a brown, flattened, and oval-shaped pod. The seedlings are small and have two leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia gabonensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Rhynchosia gabonensis

Rhynchosia gabonensis is native to Africa and can be found in savannah and woodland habitats.

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