Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
americana
ID:
176154

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) Metz

Source:
ildis

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Contr. Biol. Lab. Catholic Univ. Amer.16: 126 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175483

Common Names

  • American Rhynchosia
  • Rhynchosia americana
  • American Snoutbean

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Synonyms

  • Lathyrus americanus Mill. [valid]
  • Lathyrus americanus Mill. [unknown]
  • Dolicholus americanus (Mill.) Vail [valid]
  • Phaseolus menispermoideus (DC.) Eaton & Wright [valid]
  • Rhynchosia menispermoidea DC. [valid]
  • Glycine menispermoides (DC.) Spreng. [valid]

Description

Rhynchosia americana (also called American Snout-bean, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It is found in dry, open woods, thickets, and roadsides. It has trifoliate leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchosia americana is used as a cover crop and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used for soil conservation and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchosia americana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia americana is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and given plenty of light and water.

Where to Find Rhynchosia americana

Rhynchosia americana is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in the wild in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina.

Rhynchosia americana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia americana?

Rhynchosia americana

What is the common name of Rhynchosia americana?

American Snoutbean

What is the family of Rhynchosia americana?

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