Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.54: 392 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187187
Common Names
- False Viscid Wattle
- False Viscid Acacia
- Pseudoviscid Wattle
Description
Rhynchosia pseudoviscosa (also called False Viscous Rhynchosia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with a rounded form. It is native to South America and grows in tropical and subtropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchosia pseudoviscosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhynchosia pseudoviscosa has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and thin, with a few leaves at the top.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhynchosia pseudoviscosa is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Rhynchosia pseudoviscosa
Rhynchosia pseudoviscosa is native to South America.
Rhynchosia pseudoviscosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia pseudoviscosa?
Rhynchosia pseudoviscosa
What is the common name of Rhynchosia pseudoviscosa?
Pseudo-viscous Rhynchosia
What is the natural habitat of Rhynchosia pseudoviscosa?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
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