Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Fr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Wiss. Erg. Schwed. Rhodesia-Kongo-Exp. 1911-1912, 1: 84 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173360
Common Names
- Glauca Aeschynomene
- Aeschynomene Glauca
- Glauca Aeschynomene Grass
Description
Aeschynomene glauca (also called Glauca 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 glauca 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 glauca 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 glauca 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 glauca
Aeschynomene glauca is native to Central and South America. It is found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Aeschynomene glauca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene glauca?
Aeschynomene glauca
What type of plant is Aeschynomene glauca?
Aeschynomene glauca is an annual herb.
Where is Aeschynomene glauca found?
Aeschynomene glauca is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
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