Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
javanica
ID:
187675

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind.1(1): 288 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187004

Common Names

  • Sesbania
  • Java Sesbania
  • White Sesbania

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Synonyms

  • Sesbania chochinchinensis (Lour.) DC. [unknown]
  • Sesbania aculeata paludosa (Roxb.) Baker [unknown]
  • Sesbania cochinensis Kurz [unknown]
  • Sesbania triflora Span. [invalid]

Description

Sesbania javanica (also called Java Sesbania, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters in height. Its leaves are alternate, pinnately compound, and up to 30 cm long. Its flowers are yellow and fragrant, and its fruits are pods containing several seeds. It grows in sunny, wet habitats, such as riverbanks and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Sesbania javanica is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, rheumatism, and stomach pain. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sesbania javanica has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sesbania javanica is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be propagated from seed in the spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a moist medium such as sand or vermiculite. Once germinated, the seedlings can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Sesbania javanica

Sesbania javanica is native to Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Sesbania javanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sesbania javanica?

Sesbania javanica

What is the common name of Sesbania javanica?

Java sesbania

What is the family of Sesbania javanica?

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