Fabaceae FAMILY Least Concern

Rhynchosia himalensis

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Rhynchosia himalensis is a climbing plant with twining stems that scramble over the ground and climb into the surrounding vegetation for support[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and a medicine. Rhynchosia himalensis has a wide distribution range and is present in protected areas. However, further research and surveys are recommended to confirm the distribution range of the species. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeE. Asia - southern China, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar

HabitatAmong the grass, in forest understories, river valleys, mountains and fields; at elevations from 1,200 - 3,300 metres[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].