Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
stolzii
ID:
174766

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.54: 384 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174095

Common Names

  • Stolz's Aeschynomene
  • Stolz's Aeschynomene-pea
  • Stolz's Aeschynomene-pea-vine

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Description

Aeschynomene stolzii (also called Stolz's Joint-Vetch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aeschynomene stolzii is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, as a source of food, and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aeschynomene stolzii are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeschynomene stolzii is an annual or short-lived perennial that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to 12-18 inches apart.

Where to Find Aeschynomene stolzii

Aeschynomene stolzii is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Aeschynomene stolzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene stolzii?

Aeschynomene stolzii

What is the common name of Aeschynomene stolzii?

Stolz's joint-vetch

What is the natural habitat of Aeschynomene stolzii?

It is found in moist, open areas, such as wetlands and disturbed habitats.

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