Status:
valid
Authors:
Thulin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot.1: 41 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187644
Common Names
- Rhynchosia
- Climbing Snoutbean
- Verdcourt's Snoutbean
Description
Rhynchosia verdcourtii (also called Verdcourt's Rhynchosia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and heathlands. The leaves are narrow and linear, and the flowers are yellow and tubular.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchosia verdcourtii is used as a source of timber and firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhynchosia verdcourtii has yellow flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhynchosia verdcourtii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Rhynchosia verdcourtii
Rhynchosia verdcourtii is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in countries such as New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
Rhynchosia verdcourtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia verdcourtii?
Rhynchosia verdcourtii
What is the common name of Rhynchosia verdcourtii?
Verdcourt's rhynchosia
What is the family of Rhynchosia verdcourtii?
Fabaceae
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