Sesbania brevipeduncula - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Gillett
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.17: 143 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498391
Common Names
- Sesbania Brevipeduncula
- Shortpeduncled Sesbania
- Shortpeduncled Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sesbania brevipeduncula (also called Short-peduncled Sesbania, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has pinnate leaves, yellow flowers, and long, curved seed pods. It grows in open, sunny areas, such as roadsides, disturbed areas, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Sesbania brevipeduncula is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sesbania brevipeduncula has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sesbania brevipeduncula is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the rootstock. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and should be watered sparingly.
Where to Find Sesbania brevipeduncula
Sesbania brevipeduncula is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Sesbania brevipeduncula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sesbania brevipeduncula?
Sesbania brevipeduncula
What is the family of Sesbania brevipeduncula?
Fabaceae
Where is Sesbania brevipeduncula native to?
South America
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
Jan Bevington Gillett (1911-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Gillett' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:518444-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Sesbania brevipeduncula J.B.Gillett: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.