Aeschynomene villosa
Hairy Jointvetch, Hairy Jointvetch
Other regional names: Villose Jointvetch
- Villose Jointvetch
Also known as: Aeschynomene americana var. villosa (Poir.) Urb. +3 more
- Aeschynomene americana var. villosa (Poir.) Urb.
- Aeschynomene glandulosa Bello
- Aeschynomene hirta Lagerh.
- Aeschynomene meridana Pittier
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or perennial.
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Aeschynomene villosa (commonly known as Hairy Jointvetch) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southwestern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Windward Is.
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)
India, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., New Guinea, New Jersey, North Carolina, Northern Territory, Pennsylvania, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Western Australia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms