Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.18: 555 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164051
Common Names
- Oak Snoutbean
- Oak Rhynchosia
- Oak Velvet Bean
Synonyms
- Rhynchosia picta Seem. [unknown]
Description
Rhynchosia quercetorum (also called Oak Snoutbean, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has yellow-green flowers and grows in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchosia quercetorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhynchosia quercetorum is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhynchosia quercetorum is a perennial plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-draining soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Rhynchosia quercetorum
Rhynchosia quercetorum is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Rhynchosia quercetorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia quercetorum?
Rhynchosia quercetorum
What is the family of Rhynchosia quercetorum?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Rhynchosia quercetorum?
Oak-leaved Snoutbean
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