Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
villosa
ID:
188337

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meisn.) Druce

Source:
ildis

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles1916: 643 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187666



Common Names

  • Rhynchosia
  • Velvet Pea
  • Rhynchosia Villosa


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Synonyms

  • Rhynchosia sigmoides Harv. [unknown]
  • Eriosema villosum (Meisn.) C.A.Sm. ex Burtt Davy [valid]
  • Walpersia villosa Meisn. ex C.Krauss [invalid]
  • Sigmodostyles villosa Meisn. [valid]
  • Rhynchosia sigmodes Benth. ex Harv. [unknown]

Description

Rhynchosia villosa (also called Hairy 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 villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchosia villosa has yellow flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia villosa is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Rhynchosia villosa

Rhynchosia villosa is found in the south-west of Western Australia, in the Stirling Range National Park and the Porongurup Range.

Rhynchosia villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia villosa?

Rhynchosia villosa

What is the common name of Rhynchosia villosa?

Hairy rhynchosia

What is the family of Rhynchosia villosa?

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

References

George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.