Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
trigonocarpa
ID:
174799

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

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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.

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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

References

Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.