Sesbania hepperi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Gillett
Source:
ildis
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.17: 137 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178150
Common Names
- Sesbania hepperi
- Hepper's Sesbania
- African Sesbania
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- Sesbania multijuga Schweinf. ex Baker [invalid]
Description
Sesbania hepperi (also called Hepper'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 hepperi 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
Sesbania hepperi has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sesbania hepperi 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 hepperi
Sesbania hepperi is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is widely cultivated in India and other parts of Asia.
Sesbania hepperi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sesbania hepperi?
Sesbania hepperi
What is the common name of Sesbania hepperi?
Hepper's Sesbania
What is the family of Sesbania hepperi?
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:518481-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Sesbania hepperi J.B.Gillett: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.