Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
522872

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
J.B.A.M.de Lamarck, Encycl.4: 450 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522204

Common Names

  • Downy Jointvetch
  • Downy Aeschynomene
  • Downy Joint Vetch

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Synonyms

  • Pleurolobus pubescens (Poir.) J.St.-Hil. [valid]

Description

Aeschynomene pubescens (also called 'Hairy Aeschynomene', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical Africa. It has pinnate leaves and produces small white flowers in the summer. It is typically found in wet, marshy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aeschynomene pubescens is a popular ornamental plant that is used to decorate homes and gardens. It is also known for its medicinal properties, as it is known to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeschynomene pubescens has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender, curved pistil. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeschynomene pubescens can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Aeschynomene pubescens

Aeschynomene pubescens is found in wetland habitats in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida.

Aeschynomene pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene pubescens?

Aeschynomene pubescens

What type of plant is Aeschynomene pubescens?

A herbaceous plant

Where is Aeschynomene pubescens found?

It is found in tropical Africa

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