Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Ohashi & Tateishi
Source:
ildis
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo)90: 228 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204013
Common Names
- Rhynchosia nepalensis
- Nepalese Snoutbean
- Nepal Snoutbean
Description
Rhynchosia nepalensis (also called Nepalese Snoutbean, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Africa, typically found in dry woodlands and savannas. It has small, oval leaves and white to pinkish flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchosia nepalensis is used as a fodder crop, for soil stabilization, and for controlling soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhynchosia nepalensis has small, yellow-green flowers, which are followed by small, bean-like seed pods. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhynchosia nepalensis can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. The rhizomes should be divided in spring and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Rhynchosia nepalensis
Rhynchosia nepalensis is native to Nepal and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in moist deciduous forests, grasslands, and wastelands.
Rhynchosia nepalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia nepalensis?
Rhynchosia nepalensis
What is the common name of Rhynchosia nepalensis?
Nepalese Rhynchosia
What is the family of Rhynchosia nepalensis?
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