Pith Plant

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Madagascar.

🇲🇬 Madagascar

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Aeschynomene

Species

Aeschynomene aspera (Pith Plant)

Names in Other Languages

German raue Schampflanze

Similar Species in Aeschynomene

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ambatch

Aeschynomene elaphroxylon

Least Concern

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Indian Jointvetch

Aeschynomene indica

Least Concern

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joint-vetch

Aeschynomene americana

Least Concern

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rough joint-vetch

Aeschynomene rudis

Least Concern

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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 Pith Plant?

The scientific name of Pith Plant is Aeschynomene aspera. It belongs to the genus Aeschynomene.

What is the conservation status of Pith Plant?

Pith Plant (Aeschynomene aspera) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pith Plant live?

Pith Plant is found in Found in Madagascar.. Countries include Madagascar.

What family does Pith Plant belong to?

Pith Plant (Aeschynomene aspera) belongs to the genus Aeschynomene, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Pith Plant endangered?

No, Pith Plant (Aeschynomene aspera) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Pith Plant belong to?

Pith Plant (Aeschynomene aspera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Pith Plant?

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