Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
1060636

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Phillips & Hutch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Kunene-Sambesi Exped.: 260 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001059974

Common Names

  • Sesbania microphylla
  • Microphylla Sesbania
  • Small-leaved Sesbania

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Description

Sesbania microphylla (also called Small-Leaved Sesban, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has bright yellow flowers and small, oval leaves. It grows in moist, sunny habitats, such as riverbanks and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sesbania microphylla is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It also has antioxidant properties and can be used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sesbania microphylla has small yellow flowers and its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sesbania microphylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. Once established, Sesbania microphylla is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Sesbania microphylla

Sesbania microphylla can be found in tropical regions of the world.

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

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-2431: Originally associated with wfo-0000178264
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-2431: Originally associated with wfo-0000178264
Edwin Percy Phillips (1884-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Phillips' in the authors string.
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:518502-1: Based on the initial data import