Status:
valid
Authors:
(M.E.Jones) Rudd
Source:
ildis
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.32: 20 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165517
Common Names
- Unijuga Jointvetch
- Unijuga Aeschynomene
- Unijuga Aeschynomene
Synonyms
- Climacorachis fruticosa Hemsl. & Rose [valid]
- Mimosa unijuga M.E.Jones [illegitimate]
Description
Aeschynomene unijuga (also called 'One-jointed aeschynomene', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Aeschynomene unijuga is used as a forage crop, as a cover crop to protect the soil from erosion, and as a green manure crop to improve soil fertility and structure.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aeschynomene unijuga is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeschynomene unijuga is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Aeschynomene unijuga
Aeschynomene unijuga is native to South America and can be found in wetland habitats.
Aeschynomene unijuga FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene unijuga?
Aeschynomene unijuga
What is the common name of Aeschynomene unijuga?
One-flowered Jointvetch
What is the natural habitat of Aeschynomene unijuga?
Dry areas, open fields, and disturbed sites
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