Rhynchosia viscosa var. breviracemosa
Also known as: Rhynchosia breviracemosa Hauman
- Rhynchosia breviracemosa Hauman
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing perennial.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Rhynchosia viscosa var. breviracemosa is a climbing plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Rhynchosia viscosa, which is linked below, along with related subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Mauritius, Rodrigues, Réunion, Seychelles
Base Species & Variations