Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
ciliata
ID:
174481

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vogel

Source:
ildis

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Linnaea12: 84 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173810

Common Names

  • Ciliated Jointvetch
  • Ciliate Aeschynomene
  • Ciliate Jointvetch

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Description

Aeschynomene ciliata (also called ciliate aeschynomene, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has an upright, spreading habit and grows to a height of 0.2–0.5 m. The leaves are alternate, simple, and oblong-lanceolate. It grows in open, dry, rocky areas and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Aeschynomene ciliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aeschynomene ciliata is a white or yellowish-white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a flat, oblong, dark brown bean. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeschynomene ciliata is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering.

Where to Find Aeschynomene ciliata

Aeschynomene ciliata is native to South America and can be found in the wild in Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.

Aeschynomene ciliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene ciliata?

Aeschynomene ciliata

What is the common name of Aeschynomene ciliata?

Fringed Aeschynomene

What type of plant is Aeschynomene ciliata?

Herb

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