Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
multicaulis
ID:
174360

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.51: 226 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173689

Common Names

  • Multi-stemmed Aeschynomene
  • Multi-stemmed Joint-vetch
  • Multicaulis Aeschynomene

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Synonyms

  • Aeschynomene wittei Baker f. [valid]

Description

Aeschynomene multicaulis (also called Many-stemmed Jointvetch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Americas and is found in moist meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Aeschynomene multicaulis is used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeschynomene multicaulis has small, pink flowers with five petals and a long, narrow seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeschynomene multicaulis is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It is found in moist, open habitats, such as meadows, wetland margins, and streambanks. It is easily propagated from seed, and can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun.

Where to Find Aeschynomene multicaulis

Aeschynomene multicaulis is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist soils in lowland areas.

Aeschynomene multicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene multicaulis?

Aeschynomene multicaulis

What is the common name of Aeschynomene multicaulis?

Many-stemmed Jointvetch

What is the family of Aeschynomene multicaulis?

Fabaceae

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