Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subalata
ID:
179236

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.B.Gillett

Source:
ildis

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.17: 115 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178565

Common Names

  • Subalata Sesbania
  • Subalata Rattlebox
  • Subalata Vegetable Hummingbird

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Description

Sesbania subalata (also called Subalate Rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to the Americas, from the United States to Argentina. It grows in open areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sesbania subalata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Sesbania subalata has white flowers with yellow centers. Seed: Sesbania subalata has small, black seeds. Seedlings: Sesbania subalata seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sesbania subalata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be placed in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Sesbania subalata

Sesbania subalata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Sesbania subalata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sesbania subalata?

Sesbania subalata

What is the common name of Sesbania subalata?

Subalata Sesbania

What is the natural habitat of Sesbania subalata?

Dry areas of the southwestern United States

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