Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosa
ID:
188521

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) N.T.Burb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Austral. J. Bot.12: 115 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187850

Common Names

  • Formosa Sesbania
  • Formosa Pea
  • Formosa Wild Sensitive Plant

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Synonyms

  • Agati formosa F.Muell. [valid]

Description

Sesbania formosa (also called Showy Sesbania, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial shrub with bright green foliage and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sesbania formosa is used as a green manure crop, as a fodder crop, and for soil improvement. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sesbania formosa has yellow flowers with a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sesbania formosa is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and treated with a rooting hormone before planting. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but they require a period of cold stratification before planting.

Where to Find Sesbania formosa

Sesbania formosa is native to Western Australia and can be found in the south-west of the state.

Sesbania formosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sesbania formosa?

Sesbania formosa

What is the common name of Sesbania formosa?

Rattlebox

What is the family of Sesbania formosa?

Fabaceae

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Nancy Tyson Burbidge (1912-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.T.Burb.' in the authors string.