Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bispinosa
ID:
187504

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) W.Wight

Source:
ildis

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bur. Pl. Industr. U.S.D.A.137: 15 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186833

Common Names

  • Sesbania Bispinosa
  • Twin-Spined Sesbania
  • Two-Spined Sesbania

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Synonyms

  • Sesbania aculeata Pers. [illegitimate]
  • Aeschynomene bispinosa Jacq. [unknown]
  • Coronilla aculeata (Schreb.) Willd. [illegitimate]
  • Emerus aculeatus (Schreb.) Hornem. [illegitimate]
  • Emerus sesban aculeata Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Sesbania bispinosa (also called Two-spined Sesbania, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 1 meter tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along riverbanks. Its leaves are pinnately compound, with 5-7 leaflets, and its flowers are yellow and pea-like.

Uses & Benefits

Sesbania bispinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sesbania bispinosa var. grandiflora Du Puy & Labat
Sesbania bispinosa var. bispinosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sesbania bispinosa has yellow, fluffy flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sesbania bispinosa is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Sesbania bispinosa

Sesbania bispinosa is native to Africa, and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It is also found in parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Sesbania bispinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sesbania bispinosa?

Sesbania bispinosa

What is the common name of Sesbania bispinosa?

Bispinosa

What is the natural habitat of Sesbania bispinosa?

Dry open forests and woodlands

Species in the Sesbania genus

Sesbania exasperata, Sesbania macroptera, Sesbania oligosperma, Sesbania tomentosa, Sesbania vesicaria, Sesbania brevipedunculata, Sesbania cannabina, Sesbania cinerascens, Sesbania coerulescens, Sesbania dummeri, Sesbania goetzei, Sesbania greenwayi, Sesbania hirtistyla, Sesbania keniensis, Sesbania leptocarpa, Sesbania macowaniana, Sesbania macrantha, Sesbania mossambicensis, Sesbania notialis, Sesbania pachycarpa, Sesbania paucisemina, Sesbania punicea, Sesbania quadrata, Sesbania rostrata, Sesbania sericea, Sesbania sesban, Sesbania grandiflora, Sesbania somalensis, Sesbania speciosa, Sesbania sphaerocarpa, Sesbania subalata, Sesbania sudanica, Sesbania tetraptera, Sesbania transvaalensis, Sesbania wildemannii, Sesbania herbacea, Sesbania virgata, Sesbania coccinea, Sesbania drummondii, Sesbania longifolia, Sesbania javanica, Sesbania chippendalei, Sesbania formosa, Sesbania erubescens, Sesbania simpliciuscula, Sesbania brachycarpa, Sesbania benthamiana, Sesbania campylocarpa, Sesbania concolor, Sesbania madagascariensis,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
William Franklin Wight (1874-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Wight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:518441-1: Based on the initial data import