Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
monticola
ID:
175799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grear

Source:
ildis

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.31(1): 92 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175128



Common Names

  • Mountain Snout-bean
  • Mountain Senna
  • Mountain Wild Sensitive-plant


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Description

Rhynchosia monticola (also called African Snoutbean, among many other common names) is a perennial herb or subshrub with yellow flowers and long, slender pods. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchosia monticola is used as a source of firewood, timber, and charcoal, and its bark is used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchosia monticola has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender stem. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia monticola is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall.

Where to Find Rhynchosia monticola

Rhynchosia monticola is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical dry forests of the Sierra Madre Occidental.

Rhynchosia monticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia monticola?

Rhynchosia monticola

What is the common name of Rhynchosia monticola?

Mountain Snoutbean

What is the natural habitat of Rhynchosia monticola?

Rhynchosia monticola is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and 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