Aeschynomene maximistipulata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maximistipulata
ID:
174213
Status:
valid
Authors:
Torre
Source:
ildis
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot., sér. 2, 39: 208 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173542
Common Names
- Maximistipulata
- Aeschynomene
- Maximistipulata-aeschynomene
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aeschynomene maximistipulata (also called Maximilian's Jointvetch, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white, pink, or purple flowers. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and grows in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Aeschynomene maximistipulata is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aeschynomene maximistipulata is a pinkish-purple flower that grows in clusters. The seeds are small and flat, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aeschynomene maximistipulata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.
Where to Find Aeschynomene maximistipulata
Aeschynomene maximistipulata is native to the southeastern United States, from Florida to Texas.
Aeschynomene maximistipulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene maximistipulata?
Aeschynomene maximistipulata
What is the common name of Aeschynomene maximistipulata?
Maximistipulata
What is the natural habitat of Aeschynomene maximistipulata?
Tropical rainforest
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,