Fabaceae · Rhynchosia

Dense-Flowered Snoutbean

Rhynchosia densiflora

Climber
Habit
Climber
Found in India
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
Flowering
December-March

Plant Details

Scientific name
Rhynchosia densiflora
Genus
Rhynchosia
Family
Fabaceae
Habit
Climber
Habitat
Dry and moist deciduous forests
Habitat type
Forest
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar
Found in India
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
Flowering & fruiting
December-March
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
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 Dense-Flowered Snoutbean

Dense-Flowered Snoutbean (Rhynchosia densiflora) 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 dry and moist deciduous forests. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during December-March.

Illustration representing the Fabaceae family
Botanical family

Fabaceae

Legume/Bean family

Dense-Flowered Snoutbean belongs to the Fabaceae family.

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