Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
atropurpurea
ID:
522798

Status:
valid

Authors:
Span.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Linnaea15: 192 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522130

Common Names

  • Purple Jointvetch
  • Purple Aeschynomene
  • Purple Joint Vetch

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Synonyms

  • Sophora violacea Zipp. ex Span. [invalid]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeschynomene atropurpurea 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 atropurpurea 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 atropurpurea

Aeschynomene atropurpurea can be found in tropical rainforests in India and Myanmar.

Aeschynomene atropurpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene atropurpurea?

Aeschynomene atropurpurea

What type of plant is Aeschynomene atropurpurea?

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

Where is Aeschynomene atropurpurea native to?

Aeschynomene atropurpurea is native to Mexico.

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