Status:
valid
Authors:
L.L.C.Antunes & M.J.Silva
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa424: 124 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443506
Common Names
- Jungle Jointvetch
- Giant Jointvetch
- Giant Aeschynomene
Description
Aeschynomene eridesii (also called Erides' Aeschynomene, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It grows up to 1 m tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Aeschynomene eridesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aeschynomene eridesii is a small, yellow, pea-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, pale green plant with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeschynomene eridesii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil in a warm, sheltered position.
Where to Find Aeschynomene eridesii
Aeschynomene eridesii can be found in India.
Aeschynomene eridesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene eridesii?
Aeschynomene eridesii
What is the common name of Aeschynomene eridesii?
Tropical joint vetch
What is the natural habitat of Aeschynomene eridesii?
Tropical wetlands and marshes
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