Rhynchosia beddomei

Botanical Description

Rhynchosia beddomei is an erect, deciduous shrub The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine. It is sold in local markets. Rhynchosia beddomei is restricted to a small region of southern India and population numbers are known to be low. The plant is also commonly harvested for medicinal use. It is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2018)[ 1586 Title Pollination ecology of Rhynchosia beddomei Baker (Fabaceae), an endemic medicinal shrub in the southern Eastern Ghat Publication Songklanakarin J. Sci. Technol 40 (3), 718-724, May - Jun. 2018 Author Aluri J.S.R. & Kunuku V.R. Publisher Year 2018 ISBN Description ].