Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
crepita
ID:
522809

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Bot.: 37 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522141

Common Names

  • Aeschynomene crepita
  • Crepitating Jointvetch
  • Crepitating Sensitive Plant

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Description

Aeschynomene crepita (also called Creeping 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, white flowers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Aeschynomene crepita 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 crepita 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 crepita 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 crepita

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

Aeschynomene crepita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene crepita?

Aeschynomene crepita

What type of plant is Aeschynomene crepita?

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

Where is Aeschynomene crepita native to?

Aeschynomene crepita is native to India and Sri Lanka.

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