Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
usambarensis
ID:
188268

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taub.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
H.G.A.Engler, Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas, C: 222 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187597



Common Names

  • Rhynchosia usambarensis
  • Usambarensis Rhynchosia
  • Rhynchosia Usambarensis


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Synonyms

  • Rhynchosia usambarensis usambarensis [unknown]

Description

Rhynchosia usambarensis (also called Usambara Rhynchosia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to East Africa. It has a spreading crown and small, bipinnate leaves. Its flowers are small and yellow, and its fruits are small, round, and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchosia usambarensis is used as a source of timber and firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and coughs.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rhynchosia usambarensis sub. inelegans Verdc.
Rhynchosia usambarensis var. obtusifoliola Verdc.
Rhynchosia usambarensis sub. usambarensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhynchosia usambarensis is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia usambarensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Rhynchosia usambarensis

Rhynchosia usambarensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Rhynchosia usambarensis FAQ

What is the common name of Rhynchosia usambarensis?

Usambara Velvet Bean

What is the natural habitat of Rhynchosia usambarensis?

Moist forests and woodlands

What is the growth habit of Rhynchosia usambarensis?

It is a climbing shrub

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