Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
monophylla
ID:
187502

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
J. Bot.35: 279 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186831



Common Names

  • Rhynchosia Monophylla
  • One-Leaf Snoutbean
  • One-Flowered Snoutbean


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Synonyms

  • Rhynchosia prostrata Suess. [illegitimate]
  • Rhynchosia reptans Suess. [valid]
  • Rhynchosia monophylla eylesii Baker f. [valid]

Description

Rhynchosia monophylla (also called One-leaf Snoutbean, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 1 meter tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along riverbanks. Its leaves are pinnately compound, with 5-7 leaflets, and its flowers are yellow and pea-like.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchosia monophylla is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchosia monophylla has small yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia monophylla is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Rhynchosia monophylla

Rhynchosia monophylla is native to Africa, and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It is also found in parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Rhynchosia monophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia monophylla?

Rhynchosia monophylla

What is the common name of Rhynchosia monophylla?

Monophylla

What is the natural habitat of Rhynchosia monophylla?

Dry open forests and woodlands

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