Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl. & Steyerm.) Rudd
Source:
ildis
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.32: 32 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165489
Common Names
- Guatemalan Aeschynomene
- Aeschynomene Guatemalensis
- Guatemalan Jointvetch
Synonyms
- Climacorachis guatemalensis Standl. & Steyerm. [valid]
Description
Aeschynomene guatemalensis (also called 'Guatemalan aeschynomene', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Aeschynomene guatemalensis is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil-improving crop, and as a green manure crop. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeschynomene guatemalensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeschynomene guatemalensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Aeschynomene guatemalensis
Aeschynomene guatemalensis is native to Guatemala and can be found in the coastal mountain range.
Aeschynomene guatemalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene guatemalensis?
Aeschynomene guatemalensis
What is the common name of Aeschynomene guatemalensis?
Guatemalan Jointvetch
What is the natural habitat of Aeschynomene guatemalensis?
Dry areas, open fields, and disturbed sites
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