Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.8: 356 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173761
Common Names
- Narrow-Leafed Aeschynomene
- Aeschynomene
- Joint-Vetch
Description
Aeschynomene oligophylla (also called Small-leaved Aeschynomene, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Fabaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in the moist lowland forests of the Congo Basin. The shrub grows to a height of 1–2 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. Its bark is grey-brown and its leaves are pinnate with 3–7 leaflets.
Uses & Benefits
Aeschynomene oligophylla is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and skin diseases. It is also used as a soil conditioner and for making rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aeschynomene oligophylla is a white or yellowish-white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a flat, oblong, dark brown bean. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeschynomene oligophylla is an annual herb native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Aeschynomene oligophylla
Aeschynomene oligophylla is native to South America. It can be found in wet, tropical forests and savannas.
Aeschynomene oligophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene oligophylla?
Aeschynomene oligophylla
What is the common name of Aeschynomene oligophylla?
Few-leaved joint-vetch
What is the natural habitat of Aeschynomene oligophylla?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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