Status:
valid
Authors:
Welw. ex Baker
Source:
ildis
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 149 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173330
Common Names
- Jumping Jacks
- Spur-winged Aeschynomene
- Fulgid Aeschynomene
Synonyms
- Aeschynomene arbuscula Baker f. [unknown]
Description
Aeschynomene fulgida (also called Fulgida 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 South America and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Aeschynomene fulgida is used for its medicinal properties and as a source of timber. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aeschynomene fulgida is a small, yellow or orange-yellow, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeschynomene fulgida can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Aeschynomene fulgida
Aeschynomene fulgida is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Aeschynomene fulgida FAQ
What are the common names of Aeschynomene fulgida?
Aeschynomene fulgida is commonly known as Shining Aeschynomene.
What is the natural habitat of Aeschynomene fulgida?
Aeschynomene fulgida is found in dry, deciduous forests in Mexico.
What is the flowering season for Aeschynomene fulgida?
Aeschynomene fulgida flowers from late spring to early summer.
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