Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ravii
ID:
1328267

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Prasad & A.Naray.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa175: 156 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340721





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Description

Rhynchosia ravii (also called Rhynchosia ravii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to India. It has a rosette of leaves that are green and lanceolate with a toothed margin. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, growing in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchosia ravii is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchosia ravii has yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia ravii is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. They should be kept in a warm and humid environment with temperatures between 18-25°C. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Rhynchosia ravii

Rhynchosia ravii is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

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

Kothareddy Prasad (b.1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Prasad' in the authors string.
A. Narayana Swamy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Naray.' in the authors string.