Status:
valid
Authors:
Welw. ex Baker
Source:
ildis
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 148 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173848
Common Names
- Pygmy Aeschynomene
- Pygmy Jointvetch
- Pygmy Aeschynomene Grass
Description
Aeschynomene pygmaea (also called Pygmy False Indigo, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the family Fabaceae. It has a slender, erect stem and grows up to 0.6 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in moist habitats such as wet meadows, marshes, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Aeschynomene pygmaea is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping, and its wood is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Aeschynomene pygmaea var. pygmaea
Aeschynomene pygmaea var. hebecarpa J.Léonard
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeschynomene pygmaea has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeschynomene pygmaea is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings, and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Aeschynomene pygmaea
Aeschynomene pygmaea is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, sandy soils. It is typically found in open woods, thickets, and roadsides.
Aeschynomene pygmaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene pygmaea?
Aeschynomene pygmaea
What is the common name of Aeschynomene pygmaea?
Pygmy False Foxglove
What is the natural habitat of Aeschynomene pygmaea?
Dry, sandy soils in the Cerrado region of Brazil
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