Rhynchosia viscosa subsp. viscosa
Also known as: Dolichos glutinosus Roxb. +4 more
- Dolichos glutinosus Roxb.
- Dolichos violaceus Hiern
- Rhynchosia grevei Drake
- Rhynchosia sericophylla Kunze
- Rhynchosia viscosa var. mollis Hassk.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing perennial or subshrub.
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Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia, Rhynchosia viscosa subsp. viscosa is a climbing herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Rhynchosia viscosa, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
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-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, China South-Central, Comoros, East Himalaya, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nepal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, 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
Base Species & Variations