Status:
valid
Authors:
Frapp. ex Cordem.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Fl. Réunion: 400 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209625
Common Names
- Rivularis Aeschynomene
- Rivularis Jointvetch
- Rivularis Vetch
Description
Aeschynomene rivularis (also called River Aeschynomene, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has white flowers and is found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Aeschynomene rivularis is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its edible seeds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeschynomene rivularis has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeschynomene rivularis is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. When grown from cuttings, it should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks.
Where to Find Aeschynomene rivularis
Aeschynomene rivularis is native to Africa.
Aeschynomene rivularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene rivularis?
Aeschynomene rivularis
What are the common names of Aeschynomene rivularis?
River joint-vetch
What is the natural habitat of Aeschynomene rivularis?
Dry grasslands and stony slopes
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