Rhynchosia capitata
Also known as: Glycine capitata B.Heyne ex Roth +1 more
- Glycine capitata B.Heyne ex Roth
- Nomismia capitata (B.Heyne ex Roth) Wight & Arn.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing annual or perennial.
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Rhynchosia capitata is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Indigenous to Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Rhynchosia, which contains over 250 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, East Himalaya, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Himalaya