Overview

Rhynchosia volubilis is a plant with a climbing habit in the genus Rhynchosia, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rhynchosia volubilis grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include climbers and ground cover.

About

Rhynchosia volubilis is a climbing cultivar within the Rhynchosia genus, part of the Fabaceae family. It is a deciduous plant that thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. Best grown in fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, it is hardy to UK zone H4. This cultivar is suitable for use as a climber or ground cover and is best propagated by seed or semi-ripe cuttings. It provides seasonal interest during spring and summer.

About the genus

Rhynchosia, also known as snoutbean, is a genus of plants in the family Fabaceae. It includes 260 species of herbs, vines, and subshrubs native to tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions around the world, ranging from the southern United States to northern Argentina in the Americas, and through Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, southern Asia from Iran to Korea and Japan, New Guinea, and Australia. Typical habitats include seasonally-dry forest, forest margins, woodland, thicket, wooded grassland, shrubland, and grassland, often in open rocky areas, disturbed areas, or along streams.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Rhynchosia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Rhynchosia volubilis size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Climbing

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Climbers, Ground cover

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Rhynchosia volubilis

Propagation

Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings

Pest resistance

Average

Disease resistance

Average

Frequently asked questions