Status:
valid
Authors:
Poir.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
J.B.A.M.de Lamarck, Encycl.4: 450 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000167650
Common Names
- Hairy Aeschynomene
- Aeschynomene Hirta
- Hirta Aeschynomene
Synonyms
- Pleurolobus hirtus (Poir.) J.St.-Hil. [valid]
Description
Aeschynomene hirta (also called Hairy Aeschynomene, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Uganda. It is found in moist lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aeschynomene hirta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its timber, which is used for making furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aeschynomene hirta are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeschynomene hirta is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Aeschynomene hirta
Aeschynomene hirta is native to Central and South America and can be found in wetland habitats.
Aeschynomene hirta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene hirta?
Aeschynomene hirta
What is the common name of Aeschynomene hirta?
Hairy Aeschynomene
What is the natural habitat of Aeschynomene hirta?
Tropical rainforests of Central and West Africa
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