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
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.
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