Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.30: 328 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173370
Common Names
- Aeschynomene goetzei
- Goetzei Aeschynomene
- Goetzei Bush
Description
Aeschynomene goetzei (also called Goetzei 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 goetzei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeschynomene goetzei has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeschynomene goetzei is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Aeschynomene goetzei
Aeschynomene goetzei is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests, savannahs, and grasslands.
Aeschynomene goetzei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene goetzei?
Aeschynomene goetzei
What type of plant is Aeschynomene goetzei?
Aeschynomene goetzei is an annual herb.
Where is Aeschynomene goetzei found?
Aeschynomene goetzei 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