Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Br.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus.130: 109 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498329
Common Names
- Marchionica Sesbania
- Marchionica Sesbania Plant
- Marchionica Sesbania Plant
Synonyms
- Sesbania coccinea marchionica (F.Br.) Sachet [unknown]
Description
Sesbania marchionica (also called Marchionica, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 feet tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have a whitish underside. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in desert scrub, chaparral, and pinyon-juniper woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Sesbania marchionica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sesbania marchionica are yellow, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sesbania marchionica is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done from seeds or cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Sesbania marchionica
Sesbania marchionica is native to South America and can be found in moist, tropical climates.
Sesbania marchionica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sesbania marchionica?
Sesbania marchionica
What are the common names of Sesbania marchionica?
Marchion's Sesbania, Marchion's Wisteria
What is the distribution of Sesbania marchionica?
Sesbania marchionica is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia
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