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Indian jointvetch

Scientific Name: Aeschynomene indica

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual, Perennial

Other Names:

       

Indian Jointvetch (Aeschynomene indica)

Indian Jointvetch, scientifically known as Aeschynomene indica, is an herbaceous plant with a variety of common names and interesting characteristics. This page provides detailed information about this species, including its taxonomy, distribution, and ecological role.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that Aeschynomene indica has sensitive leaflets that are "tiny, close-set, oblong". Small parts may present a choking hazard.

Common Names

  • Accepted Scientific Name: Aeschynomene indica L.
  • Common Names: Indian jointvetch, kat sola, budda pea, curly indigo, hard sola, northern jointvetch, sensitive jointvetch, sensitive vetch. Hindi: didhen. German: indische Schampflanze.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • Synonyms: The text notes that Rough jointvetch has often been misidentified as Indian jointvetch.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Indian jointvetch is described as an exotic weedy species found in wetlands and disturbed areas.
  • It is widely distributed in rice-growing regions.
  • The text mentions its presence in the Southeastern U.S. and India.

Ecological Role

  • Aeschynomene indica is a legume and plays an important ecological role in nitrogen fixation in the soil, through Bradyrhizobium.
  • It is described as an exotic weedy species.
  • It is being used as a control agent of northern jointvetch (Aeschynomene virginica).

Morphological Characteristics

  • Aeschynomene indica is a slender, branched annual herb up to about 90 cm tall.
  • Leaves are 3.8-5 cm long with 20 or 30 pairs of tiny, close-set, oblong, sensitive leaflets.
  • The dry fruit are legumes, 1.2-2.4 inches (3-6 cm) long, made up of about 6-10 segments that turn dark brown when ripe.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The coapplication of bialaphos and C.g.aeschynomene resulted in a significant synergistic effect on Indian jointvetch.

Further Information

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database: plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=AEIN
  • ResearchGate: For research on physioecological characteristics and control.
  • Dave's Garden: For tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.