Status:
valid
Authors:
Welw. ex Baker
Source:
ildis
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 148 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173351
Common Names
- Aeschynomene glabrescens
- Glabrescens Aeschynomene
- Glabrescens Sensitive Plant
Description
Aeschynomene glabrescens (also called Glabrescens 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 glabrescens is used for its medicinal properties and as a source of timber. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Aeschynomene glabrescens var. pubescens J.Léonard
Aeschynomene glabrescens var. glabrescens
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aeschynomene glabrescens is a small, white, five-petaled bloom. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeschynomene glabrescens 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 glabrescens
Aeschynomene glabrescens is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Aeschynomene glabrescens FAQ
What are the common names of Aeschynomene glabrescens?
Aeschynomene glabrescens is commonly known as Glabrescent Aeschynomene.
What is the natural habitat of Aeschynomene glabrescens?
Aeschynomene glabrescens is found in dry, deciduous forests in Mexico.
What is the flowering season for Aeschynomene glabrescens?
Aeschynomene glabrescens 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