Aeschynomene indica L.

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Patrick's island, Katombora, Zambezi

Synonyms:	Aeschynomene oligantha Welw. ex Baker
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Status:	Native
Description:	Erect shrubby annual, up to 2.5 m. Leaves compound with 16-50 leaflets. Leaves sometimes sensitive. Inflorescences leaf-opposed or axillary with 1-6 flowers. Flowers cream to pale yellow with reddish or purple lines, particularly on the outside. Pods 2.5-5 cm long, slightly constricted on one side.
Notes:
Derivation of specific name:	indica: of India
Habitat:	In grassland and scrub, usually in very wet places such as floodplains, river edges, pans and swamps.
Altitude range: (metres)	Up to 1200 m
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Worldwide distribution:
Zimbabwe distribution:	N,W,C,E,S
Growth form:	A
Endemic status:
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Spot characters:	Display spot characters for this species
Content last updated:	Monday 1 January 2007
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