Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
filosa
ID:
174484

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
C.F.P.von Martius & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Bras.15(1): 61 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173813

Common Names

  • Hairy Jointvetch
  • Hairy Aeschynomene
  • Hairy Aeschynomene

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Synonyms

  • Aeschynomene laxa Gleason [unknown]
  • Aeschynomene tenerrima Robinson [unknown]
  • Aeschynomene tenerrima B.L.Rob. [valid]

Description

Aeschynomene filosa (also called filose 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 filosa is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping, and its wood is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeschynomene filosa has small yellow flowers, with a seed pod that splits open when ripe to reveal the small, black seeds. The seedlings have two seed leaves and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeschynomene filosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings, and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Aeschynomene filosa

Aeschynomene filosa is native to South America and can be found in the wild in Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.

Aeschynomene filosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene filosa?

Aeschynomene filosa

What is the common name of Aeschynomene filosa?

Hairy Aeschynomene

What type of plant is Aeschynomene filosa?

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

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.