Sesbania macowaniana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schinz
Source:
ildis
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg30: 165 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178230
Common Names
- Sesbania macowaniana
- Macowan's Rattlebox
- Macowan's Sesbania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sesbania macowaniana (also called Macowan's 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 macowaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sesbania macowaniana 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 macowaniana 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 macowaniana
Sesbania macowaniana is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Sesbania macowaniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sesbania macowaniana?
Sesbania macowaniana
What is the common name of Sesbania macowaniana?
Macowan's Sesbania
What is the growth habit of Sesbania macowaniana?
It is an erect, annual shrub, growing up to 3 m in height
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
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:518494-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Sesbania macowaniana Schinz: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.