Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tambacoundensis
ID:
174777

Status:
valid

Authors:
Berhaut

Source:
ildis

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Mém. Publiés Soc. Bot. France1953-1954: 7 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174106

Common Names

  • Brazilian Carob Tree
  • Elephant Ear Tree
  • Giant Carob Tree

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Description

Aeschynomene tambacoundensis (also called Tambacounda Aeschynomene, 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 tambacoundensis is used as a source of timber and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a shade tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeschynomene tambacoundensis has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a white stripe in the middle.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeschynomene tambacoundensis 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 tambacoundensis

Aeschynomene tambacoundensis is native to Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Aeschynomene tambacoundensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene tambacoundensis?

Aeschynomene tambacoundensis

What is the common name of Aeschynomene tambacoundensis?

Tambacounda joint-vetch

What is the natural habitat of Aeschynomene tambacoundensis?

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