Aeschynomene histrix var. densiflora (Benth.) Rudd
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Authority
Rudd, Velva E. 1955. The American species of Aeschynomene. Contr. U. S. Natl. Herb. 32: 1-172.
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Family
Fabaceae
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Scientific Name
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Type
Type Locality: British Guiana, in savanna. Type collected by Schomburgk (No. 846), cited below.
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Description
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Description - The plants of var. densiflora are usually suffrutescent, suberect, and moderately pubescent. The stipules are 5-10 (-15) mm. long, 2-3 mm. wide. The leaves are about 20-30-foliolate, the leaflets oblong, 7-12 mm. long, 2-4 mm. wide. The flowers are 5-6 mm. long; the articles of the fruits range from glabrous to pubescent.
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Discussion
This taxon was first given specific status by Bentham and then reduced by him, in "Flora Brasiliensis" (15 (1) : 69. 1859), to synonymy under Ae. histrix. However, since it is readily distinguished from typical Ae. histrix by its more robust habit and larger leaves and stipules, it is believed that it should have varietal recognition. But, since its flowers and fruits are essentially the same as those of Ae. histrix var. histrix and there appears to be some intergradation with the other varieties, specific rank is not warranted.