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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