Status:
valid
Authors:
Chiov.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Atti Reale Accad. Italia, Mem. Cl. Sci. Fis.11: 28 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186402
Common Names
- Gansole's Snout Pea
- Snout Pea
- Rhynchosia Gansole
Description
Rhynchosia gansole (also called Gansole's Snout-bean, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to India and is found in dry deciduous forests and grasslands. It has a woody stem and its leaves are compound with two pairs of leaflets.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchosia gansole is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhynchosia gansole is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhynchosia gansole is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Rhynchosia gansole
Rhynchosia gansole is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and scrublands.
Rhynchosia gansole FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia gansole?
Rhynchosia gansole
What is the common name of Rhynchosia gansole?
Gansole
What is the family of Rhynchosia gansole?
Fabaceae
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