Soli / American Joint Vetch
Aeschynomene americana
Also known as Shy Leaf, Sola Pith Plant
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh & more
- Flowering
- September-December
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Aeschynomene americana
- Genus
- Aeschynomene
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Riversides and moist locations
- Habitat type
- Wetland
- Native to
- Tropicla America
- Distribution
- India, Caribbean, Java, Philippines, Central America
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Jharkhand
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-December
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Fabaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Fabaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Hindi
- सोल घास sol ghas, सोली soli
- Malayalam
- പൊന്ത്
About Soli
American Joint Vetch (Aeschynomene americana) is a herb belonging to the Fabaceae family (Legume/Bean family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/trifoliate leaves, raceme/panicle/head flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is typically found in riversides and moist locations. Native to Tropicla America, it is distributed across India, Caribbean, Java, Philippines, Central America. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-December. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Soli belongs to the Fabaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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