Sesbania coerulescens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
O.Warburg (ed.), Kunene-Sambesi Exped.: 260 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178058
Common Names
- Sesbania coerulescens
- Blue Sesbania
- Blue River Hemp
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- Sesbania hockii De Wild. [valid]
Description
Sesbania coerulescens (also called blue sesbania, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with bright yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and is commonly found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Sesbania coerulescens is used as a green manure, forage crop, and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: yellow, tubular, about 5 cm long. Seed: small, black, oblong. Seedlings: dark green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sesbania coerulescens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Sesbania coerulescens
Sesbania coerulescens is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, tropical forests.
Sesbania coerulescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sesbania coerulescens?
Sesbania coerulescens
What is the family of Sesbania coerulescens?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Sesbania coerulescens?
Blue Sesbania
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
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Sesbania coerulescens Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.