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Aeschynomene elegans
Scientific Name: Aeschynomene elegans
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Aeschynomene elegans
Aeschynomene elegans, belonging to the Fabaceae family, is a dicotyledonous plant. It's also known by the common name Dormidera in some regions.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aeschynomene elegans Schltdl. & Cham.
- Family: Fabaceae (also referred to as Leguminosae)
- Synonyms:
- Aeschynomene falcata var. elegans (Schltdl. & Cham.) Kuntze
- Aeschynomene arenicola Brandegee
Distribution and Habitat
- The species is native to Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
- It has also been identified in Antioquia, Colombia and Mexico.
- Some studies have been conducted on the species in Malaysia and the United States.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a terrestrial herb (Hierba terrestre).
- Plants morphologically similar to *A. elegans* and *A. brevifolia*.
Ecology
- Listed as potentially associated with wetland environments, though further research is needed.
Additional Information
- Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 820109.
Resources and Further Information
- Tropicos
- The Plant List
- IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
- Australian Plant Name Index
- NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
- Discover Life