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Rhynchosia precatoria

Rosary Snoutbean
Also known as: Dolicholus precatorius (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Rose +6 more
  • Dolicholus precatorius (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Rose
  • Dolicholus vailiae Rose
  • Glycine precatoria Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.
  • Indigofera volubilis H.L.Wendl.
  • Indigofera volubilis Milne
  • Indigofera volubilis Wendland ex J.C.Wendl.
  • Rhynchosia bicolor Micheli
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Rhynchosia precatoria (commonly known as Rosary Snoutbean) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Rhynchosia genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Florida, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama

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