Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coccinea
ID:
181245

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Poir.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
J.B.A.M.de Lamarck, Encycl.7: 127 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000180574

Common Names

  • Scarlet Wisteria
  • Sesbania coccinea
  • Coral Wisteria

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Synonyms

  • Agati grandiflora coccinea (L.f.) Wight & Arn. [valid]
  • Agati coccinea (L.f.) Desv. [valid]
  • Coronilla coccinea Willd. [unknown]
  • Aeschynomene coccinea L.f. [unknown]

Description

Sesbania coccinea (also called Scarlet Sesbania, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central America. It has a smooth, grey bark and small, red flowers. It grows in tropical forests, dry forests, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Sesbania coccinea is a popular ornamental tree, often used for landscaping purposes. It is also used for providing shade and as a windbreak. The flowers of this tree are used for making herbal medicines.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sesbania coccinea sub. atollensis (H.St.John) Sachet
Sesbania coccinea sub. coccinea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sesbania coccinea has small, yellow flowers that form in clusters. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sesbania coccinea is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. It can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Sesbania coccinea

Sesbania coccinea is native to tropical Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Sesbania coccinea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sesbania coccinea?

Sesbania coccinea

What is the common name of Sesbania coccinea?

Scarlet Sesbania

What is the natural habitat of Sesbania coccinea?

Dry deciduous forests and scrublands

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

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:518452-1: Based on the initial data import