Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sesban
ID:
179132

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Merr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C7: 234 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178461

Common Names

  • Sesbania
  • Egyptian River Hemp
  • Danglepod

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Synonyms

  • Sesbania aegyptiaca Poir. [unknown]
  • Emerus sesban (L.) Hornem. [valid]
  • Aeschynomene sesban L. [valid]
  • Sesban aegyptiaca Poir. [unknown]
  • Sesban aegyptiacus Poir. [unknown]
  • Coronilla sesban Willd. [unknown]
  • Sesbania aegyptiaca picta Prain [unknown]
  • Coronilla sesban (L.) Moench [valid]
  • Sesban picta (Cav.) Poir. [unknown]
  • Sesban sesban (L.) Britton [unknown]
  • Sesbania aegyptiaca Poir. [illegitimate]

Description

Sesbania sesban (also called Sesban 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 sesban is used as a food crop and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sesbania sesban sub. punctata (DC.) J.B.Gillett
Sesbania sesban var. bicolor (Wight & Arn.) F.W.Andrews
Sesbania sesban var. nubica Chiov.
Sesbania sesban sub. sesban

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Sesbania sesban 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 sesban 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 sesban

Sesbania sesban is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Sesbania sesban FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sesbania sesban?

Sesbania sesban

What is the common name of Sesbania sesban?

Sesbania

What is the natural habitat of Sesbania sesban?

Tropical and subtropical wetlands

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.