Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
187879

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vatke) Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.49: 446 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187208



Common Names

  • Rhynchosia pulchra
  • Rhynchosia
  • Pulchra


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Synonyms

  • Aeschynomene pulchra Vatke [valid]

Description

Rhynchosia pulchra (also called Beautiful 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 pulchra is used for its timber, which is used to make furniture, and its bark, which is used to make paper. It is also used as a windbreak and to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchosia pulchra has small, yellow 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia pulchra 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 pulchra

Rhynchosia pulchra is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Rhynchosia pulchra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia pulchra?

Rhynchosia pulchra

What is the common name of Rhynchosia pulchra?

Beautiful Rhynchosia

What is the natural habitat of Rhynchosia pulchra?

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

References

Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.