Publication Date
1985
Description
Aeschynomene spp. have been identified as a promising group of legumes adapted to seasonally waterlogged soils on the central Queensland wet coast. Near Mackay (1470 mm M.A.R.) the legume component of Macroptilium atropurpureum cv. Siratro/Setaria sphacelala var. sericea cv. Kazungula pastures on adequately fertilized solodic soils, did not persist under heavy grazing (2.5 and 2.0 steers/ha), whereas the native legume Aeschynomene indica persisted and gave yields up to 1401 kg/ha. At light stocking rates siratro persisted, whereas frequency and yields of A indica were negligible. After an introduction and evaluation programme, A. americana CPI 58491 was released in 1983 as Glenn jointvetch. This annual legume is suited to many soils, but is particularly valuable on seasonally waterlogged soils. It establishes easily, regenerates well, and competes effectively with other sown grasses and legumes under moderate to heavy summer grazing. It responds well to added phosporus, is readily eaten by cattle and seed is spread via the grazing animal.
Citation
Bishop, H G.; Walker, B; Ludke, D H.; and Rutherford, M T., "Aeschynomeme - A Legume Genus with Potential for the Australian Tropics" (2025). IGC Proceedings (1989-2023). 23.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1989/session14/23
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Aeschynomeme - A Legume Genus with Potential for the Australian Tropics
Aeschynomene spp. have been identified as a promising group of legumes adapted to seasonally waterlogged soils on the central Queensland wet coast. Near Mackay (1470 mm M.A.R.) the legume component of Macroptilium atropurpureum cv. Siratro/Setaria sphacelala var. sericea cv. Kazungula pastures on adequately fertilized solodic soils, did not persist under heavy grazing (2.5 and 2.0 steers/ha), whereas the native legume Aeschynomene indica persisted and gave yields up to 1401 kg/ha. At light stocking rates siratro persisted, whereas frequency and yields of A indica were negligible. After an introduction and evaluation programme, A. americana CPI 58491 was released in 1983 as Glenn jointvetch. This annual legume is suited to many soils, but is particularly valuable on seasonally waterlogged soils. It establishes easily, regenerates well, and competes effectively with other sown grasses and legumes under moderate to heavy summer grazing. It responds well to added phosporus, is readily eaten by cattle and seed is spread via the grazing animal.
