Status:
valid
Authors:
Ajao, Jaca & Moteetee
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa468: 222 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001444104
Common Names
- Rhynchosia ngwenyii
- Ngwenyii Rhynchosia
- Ngwenyii Rhynchosia Shrub
Description
Rhynchosia ngwenyii (also called Rhynchosia ngwenyii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, native to South Africa. It is found in dry areas, often in open woodland or scrub, and on rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchosia ngwenyii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used in horticulture as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhynchosia ngwenyii has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhynchosia ngwenyii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Rhynchosia ngwenyii
Rhynchosia ngwenyii is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky soils. It is found in the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West.
Rhynchosia ngwenyii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia ngwenyii?
Rhynchosia ngwenyii
What is the family of Rhynchosia ngwenyii?
Fabaceae
Where is Rhynchosia ngwenyii native to?
India, Sri Lanka, and China
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
A. Moteetee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moteetee' in the authors string.