Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erubescens
ID:
188696

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) N.T.Burb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Austral. J. Bot.12: 138 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188025

Common Names

  • Crimson Sesban
  • Red Sesban
  • Scarlet Sesban

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Synonyms

  • Sesbania aculeata erubescens Benth. [valid]
  • Sesbania benthamiana erubescens (Benth.) Domin [valid]

Description

Sesbania erubescens (also called Red Sesbania, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has small, bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats including grasslands, woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sesbania erubescens is used as a medicinal plant in some areas and is known for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a source of food and medicine in some areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sesbania erubescens has small yellow flowers that are borne in clusters in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have trifoliate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sesbania erubescens is a small shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from actively growing stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Sesbania erubescens

Sesbania erubescens is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Sesbania erubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sesbania erubescens?

Sesbania erubescens

What is the common name of Sesbania erubescens?

Red Sesbania

What is the typical habitat of Sesbania erubescens?

It is typically found in dry sclerophyll forests

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Nancy Tyson Burbidge (1912-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.T.Burb.' in the authors string.