Sesbania mossambicensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Klotzsch
Source:
ildis
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
W.C.H.Peters, Naturw. Reise Mossambique6(1): 45 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178283
Common Names
- Mozambique Sesbania
- Sesbania Mossambicensis
- Mozambique Rattlebox
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sesbania mossambicensis (also called Mozambique sesbania, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has a short stem and a rounded crown, with yellow flowers and long, flat, dark green leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Sesbania mossambicensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a fodder crop, as a green manure, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sesbania mossambicensis has small yellow flowers and its seeds are small, flat and dark brown. Its seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sesbania mossambicensis is a fast-growing, perennial vine that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Sesbania mossambicensis
Sesbania mossambicensis is native to South America and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Sesbania mossambicensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sesbania mossambicensis?
Sesbania mossambicensis
What is the common name of Sesbania mossambicensis?
Mozambique Sesbania
What is the natural habitat of Sesbania mossambicensis?
Sesbania mossambicensis is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.
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
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:518503-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Sesbania mossambicensis Klotzsch: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.