Aeschynomene aspera
Pith Plant, Sola Pith Plant
Also known as: Adesmia wallichiana Gillies ex Hook. +6 more
- Adesmia wallichiana Gillies ex Hook.
- Aeschynomene aquatica Steud.
- Aeschynomene aspera var. oligarthra F.Muell.
- Aeschynomene indica var. aspera (L.) Hassk. ex Miq.
- Aeschynomene lagenaria Lour.
- Aeschynomene surattensis Wight & Arn.
- Hedysarum lagenarium Roxb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual, perennial or subshrub.
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Aeschynomene aspera (commonly known as Pith Plant or Sola Pith Plant) is an annual, herbaceous perennial or shrub within the Fabaceae family. It originates in Tropical Asia and Australasia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, East Himalaya, India, Jawa, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Northern Territory, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, West Himalaya
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Queensland