학명 : Aeschynomene fluitans Peter
분류 : 콩과(Fabaceae)
Common Names; Botswana Wonder or Large Leaf Sensitive Plant
국내 유통명 : 물아카시아, 물미모사
사진 : 2024.10.03 광릉수목원
설명
Giant sensitive plant, also known as Botswana wonder and sensitive water plant, is a floating perennial forb that belongs to the pea family, Fabaceae. The genus Aeschynomene contains largely aquatic species, collectively known as the joint-vetches.
The name “joint vetch” arose because when touched, the leaves in plants of this genus curl up slightly to moderately. This is also why Aeschynomene fluitans is called the giant sensitive plant, after its large leaves that fold inward a bit when touched. These return to normal after a few minutes of being undisturbed.
This plant is actually only considered native to southern Africa, including the countries Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Namibia, Tanzania, and Zambia. It can be grown in just about any place that is temperature or subtropical in standing water, but is considered invasive outside of its native countries. It makes a pretty (and useful) pond plant, but be aware of its invasiveness when planting.
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