Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
lateritia
ID:
174161

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.26: 292 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173490

Common Names

  • Aeschynomene lateritia
  • Coral Bean
  • Coral-bean

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Synonyms

  • Bakerophyton lateritium (Harms) Hutch. ex Maheshw. [valid]

Description

Aeschynomene lateritia (also called Aeschynomene, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 4 meters tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in dry and semi-dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aeschynomene lateritia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aeschynomene lateritia are small, white and pink in color. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeschynomene lateritia is a shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a potting mix with good drainage. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Aeschynomene lateritia

Aeschynomene lateritia can be found in the southeastern United States, primarily in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

Aeschynomene lateritia FAQ

What are the common names of Aeschynomene lateritia?

Aeschynomene lateritia is commonly known as the Laterite Aeschynomene.

What is the natural habitat of Aeschynomene lateritia?

The natural habitat of Aeschynomene lateritia is tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

What is the growth habit of Aeschynomene lateritia?

Aeschynomene lateritia is a small shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height.

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