Status:
valid
Authors:
Peter
Source:
ildis
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen, Math.-Phys. Kl., n.f., 13(2): 82 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173298
Common Names
- Fluitans Aeschynomene
- Fluitans Milkvetch
- Fluitans Astragalus
Synonyms
- Aeschynomene schlechteri Baker f. [unknown]
Description
Aeschynomene fluitans (also called Fluitans Aeschynomene, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of about 0.3-0.6 meters. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Aeschynomene fluitans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeschynomene fluitans has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeschynomene fluitans is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils in the western United States. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root clump. Seeds should be sown in the spring in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division of the root clump should be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in well-drained soil and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Aeschynomene fluitans
Aeschynomene fluitans can be found in the southeastern United States and northern Mexico.
Aeschynomene fluitans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene fluitans?
Aeschynomene fluitans
What type of plant is Aeschynomene fluitans?
Herb
What is the natural habitat of Aeschynomene fluitans?
Dry grasslands and scrublands
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