Rhynchosia americana
American Snoutbean
Also known as: Dolicholus americanus (Mill.) Vail +5 more
- Dolicholus americanus (Mill.) Vail
- Glycine menispermoides (DC.) Spreng.
- Lathyrus americanus Mill.
- Phaseolus menispermoideus (DC.) Eaton & Wright
- Rhynchosia menispermoidea DC.
- Rhynchosia menispermoides DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Rhynchosia americana (commonly known as American snoutbean) is a climbing plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, 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
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Texas