Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
harveyi
ID:
187154

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186483



Common Names

  • Harvey's Rhynchosia
  • Rhynchosia Harveyi
  • Harveyi Rhynchosia


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Description

Rhynchosia harveyi (also called Harvey's Broom, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Africa and is found in rocky and sandy soils. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and has yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchosia harveyi is used as an insecticide and pesticide. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, malaria, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rhynchosia harveyi are yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia harveyi is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Rhynchosia harveyi

Rhynchosia harveyi is native to South Africa and can be found in the eastern parts of the country.

Rhynchosia harveyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia harveyi?

Rhynchosia harveyi

What are the common names of Rhynchosia harveyi?

Harvey's rhynchosia, Harvey's bean

What is the natural habitat of Rhynchosia harveyi?

It is native to tropical 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

References

Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:517300-1: Based on the initial data import