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Brazilian Joint Vetch

Aeschynomene brasiliana, Fabaceae

Zones
9–12
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Drummond's RattlebushSesbania drummondii
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect HabitatPhysical Support
Saramolla GrassIschaemum rugosum
Nitrogen Fixation
Signal GrassBrachiaria decumbens
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Prickly JointvetchAeschynomene histrix

Congeneric jointvetch species compete for specific rhizobia and aquatic/wetland resources

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSoil ImprovementErosion ControlBiomass ProductionLiving Mulch

Common Questions

What zones does Brazilian Joint Vetch grow in?

Brazilian Joint Vetch grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

Is Brazilian Joint Vetch a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Brazilian Joint Vetch is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Brazilian Joint Vetch?

Good companions for Brazilian Joint Vetch include Drummond's Rattlebush, Saramolla Grass, Signal Grass.

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