Fabaceae FAMILY

Rhynchosia filipes

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Rhynchosia filipes is a climbing perennial plant with twining stems that spread over the ground, climbing into nearby vegetation for support. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeE. Asia - southern India (Kerala, Tamil Nadu)

HabitatGrassland, cliffs; at elevations from 1,400 - 2,300 metres.