Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
luteola
ID:
187334

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) K.Schum.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Just's Bot. Jahresber.27(1): 496 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186663

Common Names

  • Yellow Wild Bean
  • Yellow Snout-bean
  • Yellow Wild Pea

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Synonyms

  • Dolicholus luteolus Hiern [valid]

Description

Rhynchosia luteola (also called Yellow Wild Indigo, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchosia luteola is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a green manure crop. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rhynchosia luteola var. luteola
Rhynchosia luteola var. velutina Verdc.
Rhynchosia luteola var. verdickii (De Wild.) Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchosia luteola has yellow flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are brown, flat, and about 2 mm long. The seedlings are slender, with two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchosia luteola is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Rhynchosia luteola

Rhynchosia luteola is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Rhynchosia luteola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchosia luteola?

Rhynchosia luteola

What is the common name of Rhynchosia luteola?

Yellow Snoutbean

What is the natural habitat of Rhynchosia luteola?

It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

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

William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.