Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
179111

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Link

Source:
ildis

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Enum. Hort. Berol. Alt.2: 244 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178440

Common Names

  • Silky Sesbania
  • Silk Tree
  • Silky Rattlebox

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Synonyms

  • Coronilla sericea Willd. [valid]
  • Sesbania pubescens DC. [valid]
  • Agati sericea (Willd.) Hitchc. [valid]
  • Sesbania laevigata Afr.Fern. & Nunes [valid]
  • Aeschynomene pubescens Vahl ex DC. [invalid]
  • Coronilla pubescens Schumach. & Thonn. [unknown]
  • Emerus pubescens (DC.) Schumach. & Thonn. [valid]

Description

Sesbania sericea (also called Silk Sesbania, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the Americas. It has yellow flowers and pinnate leaves with up to 11 leaflets. It grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sesbania sericea is used as a source of food and fodder for livestock, as well as a source of fuel and fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Sesbania sericea is yellow with 5 petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sesbania sericea is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Sesbania sericea

Sesbania sericea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Sesbania sericea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sesbania sericea?

Sesbania sericea

What are the common names of Sesbania sericea?

Silky sesbania and silky rattlebox

What is the natural habitat of Sesbania sericea?

Sesbania sericea is found in wetland areas, along streams, and in disturbed areas

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 Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.