Status:
valid
Authors:
Poir.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
J.B.A.M.de Lamarck, Encycl., Suppl. 4: 78 (1816)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193281
Common Names
- Aeschynomene patula
- Gleditsia fera
- Leucochloron incuriale
Description
Aeschynomene patula (also called Patula aeschynomene, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is a shrub or small tree with a spreading crown, growing up to 5 m tall. It grows in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Aeschynomene patula is used as an ornamental plant, as a forage crop, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeschynomene patula has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeschynomene patula is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub native to India. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Aeschynomene patula
Aeschynomene patula is native to India and can be found in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
Aeschynomene patula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene patula?
Aeschynomene patula
What is the common name of Aeschynomene patula?
Spreading Aeschynomene
What is the natural habitat of Aeschynomene patula?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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