Sesbania greenwayi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Gillett
Source:
ildis
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.17: 138 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178138
Common Names
- Sesbania greenwayi
- Greenwayi sesbania
- Greenway's sesbania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sesbania greenwayi (also called Greenway's Sesbania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, where it grows in a variety of habitats, including chaparral, meadows, and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Sesbania greenwayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood and charcoal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sesbania greenwayi has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sesbania greenwayi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed sown directly into the garden in spring or fall. Cuttings can be taken in early summer and rooted in a pot of moist soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Sesbania greenwayi
Sesbania greenwayi is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is widely cultivated in India and other parts of Asia.
Sesbania greenwayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sesbania greenwayi?
Sesbania greenwayi
What is the common name of Sesbania greenwayi?
Greenway's Sesbania
What is the family of Sesbania greenwayi?
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
Jan Bevington Gillett (1911-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Gillett' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Sesbania greenwayi J.B.Gillett: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.