Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem13: 420 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174009
Common Names
- Schlieben's Aeschynomene
- Aeschynomene Schliebenii
- Schlieben's Jointvetch
Synonyms
- Aeschynomene schliebenii mossambicensis (Baker f.) Verdc. [unknown]
- Aeschynomene nyikensis mossambicensis Baker f. [unknown]
Description
Aeschynomene schliebenii (also called Schlieben's Aeschynomene, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aeschynomene schliebenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for fodder and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aeschynomene schliebenii is a bright yellow, fluffy, ball-shaped bloom. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin, with bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeschynomene schliebenii is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Aeschynomene schliebenii
Aeschynomene schliebenii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Aeschynomene schliebenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene schliebenii?
Aeschynomene schliebenii
What are the common names of Aeschynomene schliebenii?
Schlieben's Aeschynomene, Schlieben's Jointvetch, and Schlieben's Sensitive Plant
What is the natural habitat of Aeschynomene schliebenii?
It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical climates
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