Sesbania hirtistyla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Gillett
Source:
ildis
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.17: 120 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178167
Common Names
- Sesbania hirtistyla
- Hairy-style Sesbania
- Sesbania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sesbania hirtistyla (also called Hairy Sesbania, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa and Asia. It has a shallow taproot and grows up to a height of 1.5 m. It has yellow-orange flowers and grows in grasslands, open woodlands and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Sesbania hirtistyla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sesbania hirtistyla var. muricata J.B.GillettSesbania hirtistyla var. hirtistyla
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sesbania hirtistyla 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 hirtistyla is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Sesbania hirtistyla
Sesbania hirtistyla is native to South America, from Peru to Brazil. It can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods, thickets, and disturbed areas.
Sesbania hirtistyla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sesbania hirtistyla?
Sesbania hirtistyla
What are the common names of Sesbania hirtistyla?
Common names of Sesbania hirtistyla include wild pea and wild lentil.
Where is Sesbania hirtistyla native to?
Sesbania hirtistyla is native to the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
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 hirtistyla J.B.Gillett: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.