Aeschynomene schinzii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schinzii
ID:
522881
Status:
valid
Authors:
Suess.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Trans. Rhodesia Sci. Assoc.43: 17 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522213
Common Names
- Schinz's Jointvetch
- Schinz's Aeschynomene
- Schinz's Joint Vetch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aeschynomene schinzii (also called Schinz's jointvetch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is an annual herb with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Aeschynomene schinzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of forage for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeschynomene schinzii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender, curved pistil. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.
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Aeschynomene schinzii can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Aeschynomene schinzii
Aeschynomene schinzii is found in wetland habitats in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida.
Aeschynomene schinzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeschynomene schinzii?
Aeschynomene schinzii
What type of plant is Aeschynomene schinzii?
A herbaceous plant
Where is Aeschynomene schinzii found?
It is found in tropical Africa
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
Karl Suessenguth (1893-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suess.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:472941-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Aeschynomene schinzii Suess.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.