Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
tenuirama
ID:
174788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 150 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174117

Common Names

  • Slender Aeschynomene
  • Slender Jointvetch
  • Jointvetch

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Synonyms

  • Aeschynomene newtonii Schinz [valid]
  • Aeschynomene subaphylla De Wild. [valid]
  • Aeschynomene tenuirama huillensis Welw. ex Hiern [valid]
  • Aeschynomene tenuirama sculpta Welw. ex Hiern [valid]
  • Aeschynomene tenuirama parviflora Torre [unknown]
  • Aeschynomene tenuirama hebecarpa Verdc. [unknown]

Description

Aeschynomene tenuirama (also called Slender 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 tenuirama is used as a forage crop and as a soil-improving cover crop. It is also used as a green manure crop and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aeschynomene tenuirama is yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seed is a flat, oval-shaped, brown seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeschynomene tenuirama 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 tenuirama

Aeschynomene tenuirama is native to tropical Africa and India.

Aeschynomene tenuirama FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene tenuirama?

Aeschynomene tenuirama

What is the common name of Aeschynomene tenuirama?

Slender Aeschynomene

What is the natural habitat of Aeschynomene tenuirama?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.