Status:
valid
Authors:
C.L.Gross
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.23: 403 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750162
Common Names
- Sesbania burbidgeae
- Burbidge's Sesbania
- Burbidge's Sesbania
Description
Sesbania burbidgeae (also called 'Burbidge's Sesbania', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has white and pink flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is commonly found in moist, loamy soils in forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Sesbania burbidgeae is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sesbania burbidgeae has yellow, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sesbania burbidgeae is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division in the spring or cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Sesbania burbidgeae
Sesbania burbidgeae can be found in the tropical rainforests of Australia, from Queensland to the Northern Territory.
Sesbania burbidgeae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sesbania burbidgeae?
Sesbania burbidgeae
What is the common name of Sesbania burbidgeae?
Burbidge's Sesbania
What is the natural habitat of Sesbania burbidgeae?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Australia
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
Caroline L. Gross: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.L.Gross' in the authors string.