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Rhynchosia acutissima

Climber

Habit: Climber
Flowering: November-April

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Plant Details

Scientific name: Rhynchosia acutissima
Genus: Rhynchosia
Family: Fabaceae
Habit: Climber
Habitat: Evergreen and semi-Evergreen forests
Habitat type: Forest
Distribution: India, Sri Lanka
Flowering & fruiting: November-April

Leaf characters

Arrangement: Alternate
Type: Compound
Margin: Entire
Venation: Pinnate

Typical of the Fabaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry: Bilateral
Inflorescence: Raceme
Fruit: Legume

Typical of the Fabaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Rhynchosia acutissima

Rhynchosia acutissima is a climber belonging to the Fabaceae family (Legume/Bean family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/trifoliate leaves, raceme/panicle/head flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is typically found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-April.

Botanical family

Fabaceae

Legume/Bean family

Rhynchosia acutissima belongs to the Fabaceae family.

The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.

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