Queensland Native Seeds

Rhynchosia minima var. minima

Scientific NameRhynchosia minima var. minima
CategoriesNitrogen FixerTrailing herb
Common Name(s)Rhyncho
FamilyFabaceae, Subfamily Faboideae

Description

"Climbing or trailing herb;..." (PlantNet)

Notes

We see great potential for Rhynchosia minima var. minima and are seeking to increase seed stock. Whilst being an Australian native plant it is found on all continents and has properties suited greatly to rehabilitation practitioners and pastoralists alike. These include:

Nitrogen fixing

Palatable to livestock

Wide distribution

Excellent ground covering qualities whilst tending not to smother upright vegetation

Persistence

Produces reasonable quantities of seed

Competes well on heavy soils

Historical Notes

Distribution

Occurs mostly throughout Queensland including coastal and western regions. Some occurrences in northern New South Wales.



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