About Hiary Snoutbean
Hiary Snoutbean (Rhynchosia hirta) 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 mixed deciduous forests. It occurs across Africa, Mascarene Islands, Sri Lanka, India, Tropical Africa, South Africa. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during December-March.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Rhynchosia hirta
- Genus
- Rhynchosia
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Climber
- Habitat
- Mixed deciduous forests
- Distribution
- Africa, Mascarene Islands, Sri Lanka, India, Tropical Africa, South Africa
- Flowering & fruiting
- December-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Tamil
- காட்டவரைக்கொடி Kaattavaraikkodi, காட்டுக்குண்டுமணி Kaattukkundumani
- Kannada
- ನೀಲಿ ಗಂಜಿ Nili Ganji
- Malayalam
- നീലപ്പയർ Neelappayar
- Marathi
- निळी गुंज Nili Gunj
Botanical family
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Hiary Snoutbean belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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