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Aeschynomene elaphroxylon

Ambatch
Also known as: Aedemone mirabilis Kotschy +6 more
  • Aedemone mirabilis Kotschy
  • Aedomone excelsa Kotschy
  • Aedomone humilis Kotschy
  • Aeschynomene tchadica A.Chev.
  • Herminiera elaphroxylon Guill. & Perr.
  • Smithia elaphroxylon (Guill. & Perr.) Baill.
  • Smithia grandidieri Baill.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.

Aeschynomene elaphroxylon (commonly known as Ambatch) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, 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)
Egypt, Jawa, Sri Lanka

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