Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
fascicularis
ID:
1054782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl. & Cham.

Source:
tro

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 584 1830

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001054120

Common Names

  • Aeschynomene Fascicularis
  • Clustered Joint-Vetch
  • Clustered Aeschynomene

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Description

Aeschynomene fascicularis (also called Narrow-leaved Aeschynomene, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Aeschynomene fascicularis is a popular ornamental plant, used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and fragrant pink flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeschynomene fascicularis has yellow flowers, with seeds that are dark brown and smooth. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeschynomene fascicularis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 6 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Aeschynomene fascicularis

Aeschynomene fascicularis is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and 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

References

Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:472724-1: Based on the initial data import