Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
elaphroxylon
ID:
173926

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guill. & Perr.) Taub.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
H.G.A.Engler & K.A.E.Prantl, Nat. Pflanzenfam.3(3): 319 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173255

Common Names

  • Elaphroxylon Aeschynomene
  • Tucuman Aeschynomene
  • Tucuman Joint-Vetch

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Synonyms

  • Herminiera elaphroxylon Guill. & Perr. [valid]
  • Smithia grandidieri Baill. [valid]
  • Smithia elaphroxylon (Guill. & Perr.) Baill. [valid]
  • Aedomone excelsa Kotschy [unknown]
  • Aedomone humilis Kotschy [unknown]
  • Aeschynomene tchadica Chev. [deprecated]
  • Aeschynomene tchadica A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Aedemone mirabilis Kotschy [valid]

Description

Aeschynomene elaphroxylon (also called 'Elaphroxylon Milkvetch', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to western North America. It is usually found in dry, rocky soils in mountain and foothill regions, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Aeschynomene elaphroxylon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeschynomene elaphroxylon has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeschynomene elaphroxylon is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It is best grown in containers or in rock gardens.

Where to Find Aeschynomene elaphroxylon

Aeschynomene elaphroxylon is native to the Andes mountains of South America. It can be found in the high altitude grasslands and shrublands of the region.

Aeschynomene elaphroxylon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene elaphroxylon?

Aeschynomene elaphroxylon

What is the common name of Aeschynomene elaphroxylon?

Elaphroxylon Milkvetch

What is the natural habitat of Aeschynomene elaphroxylon?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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