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shrubby jointvetch

Scientific Name: Aeschynomene evenia

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Aeschynomene evenia - Shrubby Jointvetch

Aeschynomene evenia, commonly known as Shrubby Jointvetch, is a plant belonging to the Fabaceae family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Aeschynomene evenia C. Wright
  • Family: Fabaceae (peas, legumes)
  • Genus: Aeschynomene L. (jointvetch)
  • Species: Aeschynomene evenia C. Wright (shrubby jointvetch)
  • Synonyms:
    • Aeschynomene fascicularis Cham. & Schltdl.
  • Varieties:
    • Aeschynomene evenia var. evenia C. Wright DC. (Australian jointvetch)
    • Aeschynomene evenia var. serrulata Rudd.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Aeschynomene evenia is endemic to Texas.
  • It is found in wetland areas.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is classified as a forb/herb, specifically a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • It is a perennial plant.
  • The plant develops in an erect manner and can become tree-like over time, growing from 50 cm to 2 m tall.
  • It is a leguminous, erect herb or sub-shrub.
  • Leaves are pinnate.