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joint-vetch

Aeschynomene americana

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Aeschynomene americana (joint-vetch)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish pega pega

German amerikanische Schampflanze

Similar Species in Aeschynomene

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ambatch

Aeschynomene elaphroxylon

sensitive joint-vetch

Aeschynomene virginica

Extinct

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sola pith

Aeschynomene afraspera

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of joint-vetch?

The scientific name of joint-vetch is Aeschynomene americana. It belongs to the genus Aeschynomene.

What is the conservation status of joint-vetch?

joint-vetch (Aeschynomene americana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does joint-vetch live?

joint-vetch is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Cuba, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea.

What family does joint-vetch belong to?

joint-vetch (Aeschynomene americana) belongs to the genus Aeschynomene, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is joint-vetch endangered?

No, joint-vetch (Aeschynomene americana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does joint-vetch belong to?

joint-vetch (Aeschynomene americana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of joint-vetch?

The closest relatives of joint-vetch in the genus Aeschynomene include ambatch, Indian Jointvetch, Pith Plant, rough joint-vetch, sensitive joint-vetch.