Rhynchosia viscosa
Also known as: Rhynchosia viscosa var. viscosa
- Rhynchosia viscosa var. viscosa
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing perennial or subshrub.
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Rhynchosia viscosa is a climbing herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Rhynchosia genus, encompassing over 250 species globally. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Assam, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, China South-Central, Comoros, East Himalaya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Uganda, West Himalaya, Zambia, 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)
Jawa, Rodrigues, Réunion, Seychelles
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms