Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
sensitiva
ID:
174702

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. Occid.3: 1276 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174031

Common Names

  • Sensitive Joint Vetch
  • Sensitive Aeschynomene
  • Joint Vetch

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Synonyms

  • Aeschynomene macropoda belvesii DC. [unknown]
  • Aeschynomene belvesii DC. [unknown]
  • Cassia paramariboensis Miq. [valid]
  • Aeschynomene fistulosa Bello [valid]
  • Aeschynomene honesta Nees & Mart. [deprecated]
  • Aeschynomene sulcata Kunth [valid]
  • Aeschynomene sensitiva sensitiva [unknown]
  • Aeschynomene nigricans B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Aeschynomene sensitiva paucifoliolata Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
  • Aeschynomene honesta Nees & Mart. [valid]
  • Aeschynomene sensitiva amazonica Rudd [valid]
  • Aeschynomene macropoda belvisii DC. [unknown]

Description

Aeschynomene sensitiva (also called Sensitive joint-vetch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to northern Argentina. It typically grows in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, swamps, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Aeschynomene sensitiva is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a green manure crop, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aeschynomene sensitiva is a yellow, pea-like flower with a yellow throat. The seed is a flat, oblong, brown seed, about 5 mm long. The seedling is a small, bright green, oval-shaped seedling with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeschynomene sensitiva can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned to allow for adequate spacing and growth. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.

Where to Find Aeschynomene sensitiva

Aeschynomene sensitiva is native to Central and South America, and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Aeschynomene sensitiva FAQ

What is the common name of Aeschynomene sensitiva?

Sensitive jointvetch

What is the origin of Aeschynomene sensitiva?

Tropical America

What is the growth rate of Aeschynomene sensitiva?

Fast

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