Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
americana
ID:
173696

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 713 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173025

Common Names

  • American Jointvetch
  • American Aeschynomene
  • American Sensitive Plant

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Synonyms

  • Aeschynomene glandulosa Poir. [unknown]
  • Hippocrepis mimosula Noronha [unknown]
  • Aeschynomene mimosula Miq. [unknown]

Description

Aeschynomene americana (also called American Aeschynomene, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of the Americas and Africa. It has long, slender, pointed leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aeschynomene americana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak or a hedge.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aeschynomene americana var. flabellata Rudd
Aeschynomene americana var. americana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeschynomene americana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeschynomene americana is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It requires regular watering and should be pruned regularly to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Aeschynomene americana

Aeschynomene americana is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to North Carolina. It can be found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Aeschynomene americana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene americana?

Aeschynomene americana

What is the common name of Aeschynomene americana?

American Jointvetch

What is the natural habitat of Aeschynomene americana?

Dry, sandy soils

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