About Clustered-Flower Snoutbean
Clustered-Flower Snoutbean (Rhynchosia capitata) 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 open deciduous forests and scrub forests. It occurs across India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-February.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Rhynchosia capitata
- Genus
- Rhynchosia
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Climber
- Habitat
- Open deciduous forests and scrub forests
- Distribution
- India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-February
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Clustered-Flower Snoutbean belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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