Sesbania bispinosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rydb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 24(4): 203. 1924 [4 Oct 1924]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001050786
Common Names
- Sesbania bispinosus
- Two-Spined Sesbania
- Two-Spined Rattlebox
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sesbania bispinosus (also called Two-Spined Sesbania, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropics and subtropics of the Americas. It grows in moist, sandy soils, and is often found in wetlands and along riversides.
Uses & Benefits
Sesbania bispinosus is used as a source of firewood, fodder, and timber. It is also used as a green manure crop and in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sesbania bispinosus is yellow and has a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sesbania bispinosus is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall. It is important to keep the soil moist during the establishment period.
Where to Find Sesbania bispinosus
Sesbania bispinosus is native to the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Sonora.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13006685: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.