Status:
valid
Authors:
Taub. ex Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Legum. Trop. Africa: 298 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174128
Common Names
- Tiger Bean
- Tiger Pea
- Tiger Leg Bean
Description
Aeschynomene trigonocarpa (also called Aeschynomene trigonocarpa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and is found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Uses & Benefits
Aeschynomene trigonocarpa is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeschynomene trigonocarpa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeschynomene trigonocarpa is a perennial herb that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Aeschynomene trigonocarpa
Aeschynomene trigonocarpa is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Aeschynomene trigonocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene trigonocarpa?
Aeschynomene trigonocarpa
What is the common name of Aeschynomene trigonocarpa?
Three-angled Aeschynomene
What is the natural habitat of Aeschynomene trigonocarpa?
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