Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
venulosa
ID:
174842

Status:
valid

Authors:
Verdc.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.24: 8 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174171

Common Names

  • Aeschynomene venulosa
  • Water Jointvetch
  • Water Vetch

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Synonyms

  • Aeschynomene venulosa grandis Verdc. [unknown]

Description

Aeschynomene venulosa (also called 'Venulosa aeschynomene', 'Venulosa aeschynomene', 'Venulosa aeschynomene' among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae. It is native to Africa. It grows in moist savannas, wet meadows, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Aeschynomene venulosa 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

The flower of Aeschynomene venulosa is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeschynomene venulosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Aeschynomene venulosa

Aeschynomene venulosa is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in wet lowland forests, often near rivers and streams.

Aeschynomene venulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene venulosa?

Aeschynomene venulosa

What is the common name of Aeschynomene venulosa?

Veined aeschynomene

What is the natural habitat of Aeschynomene venulosa?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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