Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
rivularis
ID:
210296

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

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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.

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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

References

Eugène Jacob de Cordemoy (1835-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cordem.' in the authors string.
Charles Frappier (1813-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frapp.' in the authors string.