Genus Rhynchosia
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Widespread across South America and natively found in North America, Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific, the genus Rhynchosia, a member of the Fabaceae family, is a large group comprising 319 taxa. Members of this group are most often linked to seasonally dry tropical and subtropical regions. It features a mix of shrubs and herbaceous perennials.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 319 taxa (257 base species, 62 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Africa (210), Tropical Asia (47), South America (47)
- Primary Climates: Seasonally Dry Tropical (171), Subtropical (91), Wet Tropical (26)
- Dominant Forms: Herbaceous Perennials (107), Shrubs (106), Annuals & Biennials (6), Trees (2)
319 taxa found