Aeschynomene gazensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gazensis
ID:
174012
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot.40: 56 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173341
Common Names
- Aeschynomene gazensis
- Gazens Aeschynomene
- Gazens Sensitive Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aeschynomene gazensis (also called Gazensis lancepod, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a smooth, grayish-brown bark and its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and up to 12 cm long. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aeschynomene gazensis is used as a source of timber for construction, as a fuelwood, and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its oil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeschynomene gazensis has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aeschynomene gazensis 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 gazensis
Aeschynomene gazensis is found in the wetter areas of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Aeschynomene gazensis FAQ
What are the common names of Aeschynomene gazensis?
Aeschynomene gazensis is commonly known as Gazensis Aeschynomene.
What is the natural habitat of Aeschynomene gazensis?
Aeschynomene gazensis is found in dry, deciduous forests in Mexico.
What is the flowering season for Aeschynomene gazensis?
Aeschynomene gazensis 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
References
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Aeschynomene gazensis Baker f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.