Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetraptera
ID:
179302

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 136 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178631

Common Names

  • Four-Winged Sesbania
  • Four-Winged Sesban
  • Four-Winged Rattlebox

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Synonyms

  • Emerus tetrapterus (Hochst. ex Baker) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Sesbania tetraptera (also called Four-Winged Sesbania, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to tropical Africa. It typically grows to a height of 2-4 m and has pinnately compound leaves with 5-7 leaflets. It grows in a variety of habitats, including savannas, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sesbania tetraptera is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for wildlife, and as a source of nectar for bees.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sesbania tetraptera sub. tetraptera
Sesbania tetraptera sub. rogersii (E.Phillips & Hutch.) G.P.Lewis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Sesbania tetraptera is yellow and has 5 petals. The seed is a small, flat, black and glossy. The seedlings are usually erect with two cotyledons and two true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sesbania tetraptera is a perennial shrub native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in well-draining soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or fall and rooted in moist soil. The shrub prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Sesbania tetraptera

Sesbania tetraptera is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.

Sesbania tetraptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sesbania tetraptera?

Sesbania tetraptera

What is the family of Sesbania tetraptera?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Sesbania tetraptera?

Four-winged Sesbania

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

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.