Status:
valid
Authors:
Deflers
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France42: 303 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522128
Common Names
- Arabian Jointvetch
- Arabian Aeschynomene
- Arabian Joint Vetch
Description
Aeschynomene arabica (also called Arabian Jointvetch, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Arabian Peninsula. 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 arabica is used as a forage crop for livestock, as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a source of fiber for paper production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeschynomene arabica 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeschynomene arabica 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 arabica
Aeschynomene arabica can be found in tropical rainforests in the Arabian Peninsula.
Aeschynomene arabica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene arabica?
Aeschynomene arabica
What type of plant is Aeschynomene arabica?
Aeschynomene arabica is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.
Where is Aeschynomene arabica native to?
Aeschynomene arabica is native to Saudi Arabia.
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