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porcupine jointvetch
Scientific Name: Aeschynomene histrix
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Porcupine Jointvetch (Aeschynomene histrix)
Aeschynomene histrix, commonly known as Porcupine Jointvetch, is a legume with a range of interesting characteristics and uses.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant's common name, "Porcupine Jointvetch," suggests the possibility of sharp or prickly features.
- As a member of the legume family, the plant may contain compounds that could be harmful to some animals if ingested in large quantities.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Aeschynomene histrix Poir.
- Common Names: Porcupine Jointvetch, Jointvetch
- Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Aeschynomene cassioides Desv.
- Aeschynomene conferta Benth.
- Aeschynomene echinus Vogel
- Aeschynomene heurckeana Baker
- Aeschynomene hintonii Sandwith
Morphology and Growth Habit
- Aeschynomene histrix is a prostrate to semi-erect or erect tap-rooted perennial herb or sub-shrub.
- It typically grows to a height of 10-80 cm.
- In autumn, the plant assumes a yellow coloring.
- It is not an evergreen, meaning it loses its foliage.
Distribution
- The plant has been observed in the United States, including Southeastern Arizona.
Related Species
- Other Aeschynomene species include:
- Aeschynomene evenia (Shrubby Jointvetch)
- Aeschynomene fascicularis
- Aeschynomene indica (Indian Jointvetch)
- Aeschynomene pratensis (Meadow Jointvetch)
- Aeschynomene paniculata (Panicle Jointvetch)
- Aeschynomene gracilis (Puerto Rico Jointvetch)
- Aeschynomene rudis (Zigzag Jointvetch)
Agricultural Uses
- Studies have explored the use of Porcupine Jointvetch as a protein source in animal feed, specifically as a replacement for soybean protein.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Aeschynomene histrix.