Aeschynomene fluitans
Giant Water Sensitive Plant
Also known as: Aeschynomene crassicaulis Gossw. & Mendonça +1 more
- Aeschynomene crassicaulis Gossw. & Mendonça
- Aeschynomene schlechteri Harms ex Baker.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a helophyte.
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Aeschynomene fluitans (commonly known as Giant water sensitive plant) is an aquatic herbaceous perennial within the Fabaceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Congo, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, Zaïre
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Florida, Mexico Southwest