Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
angolensis
ID:
522795

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rossberg

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.39: 162 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522127

Common Names

  • Angola Jointvetch
  • Angola Aeschynomene
  • Angola Joint Vetch

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Description

Aeschynomene angolensis (also called Angola Jointvetch, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Angola. It has bright green, feathery leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Aeschynomene angolensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of forage for livestock. It is also used to prevent soil erosion and to stabilize riverbanks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeschynomene angolensis has bright yellow flowers with red throats. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeschynomene angolensis can be propagated through stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a potting mix of peat moss and perlite. The pot should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly. The cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Aeschynomene angolensis

Aeschynomene angolensis can be found in tropical rainforests in Angola.

Aeschynomene angolensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene angolensis?

Aeschynomene angolensis

What type of plant is Aeschynomene angolensis?

Aeschynomene angolensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.

Where is Aeschynomene angolensis native to?

Aeschynomene angolensis is native to Angola.

Species in the Aeschynomene genus

Aeschynomene nana, Aeschynomene elegans, Aeschynomene guatemalensis, Aeschynomene magna, Aeschynomene paraguayensis, Aeschynomene petraea, Aeschynomene pratensis, Aeschynomene unijuga, Aeschynomene villosa, Aeschynomene virginica, Aeschynomene hirta, Aeschynomene abyssinica, Aeschynomene acutangula, Aeschynomene afraspera, Aeschynomene americana, Aeschynomene angolense, Aeschynomene aphylla, Aeschynomene batekensis, Aeschynomene baumii, Aeschynomene bella, Aeschynomene benguellensis, Aeschynomene bracteosa, Aeschynomene bullockii, Aeschynomene burttiie, Aeschynomene chimanimaniensis, Aeschynomene crassicaulis, Aeschynomene cristata, Aeschynomene curtisiae, Aeschynomene debilis, Aeschynomene deightonii, Aeschynomene dimidiata, Aeschynomene elaphroxylon, Aeschynomene fluitans, Aeschynomene fulgida, Aeschynomene gazensis, Aeschynomene glabrescens, Aeschynomene glauca, Aeschynomene goetzei, Aeschynomene gracilipes, Aeschynomene grandistipulata, Aeschynomene heurckeana, Aeschynomene indica, Aeschynomene inyangensis, Aeschynomene katangensis, Aeschynomene kerstingii, Aeschynomene latericola, Aeschynomene lateritia, Aeschynomene leptophylla, Aeschynomene maximistipulata, Aeschynomene mediocris,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References