Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgata
ID:
180689

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Poir.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
J.B.A.M.de Lamarck, Encycl.7: 129 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000180018

Common Names

  • Velvet Sesbania
  • Velvet Bean
  • Velvet Wisteria

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Synonyms

  • Aeschynomene virgata Cav. [valid]
  • Sesbania marginata Benth. [valid]
  • Coursetia virgata (Cav.) DC. [valid]
  • Daubentonia virgata (Cav.) Rydb. [valid]
  • Sesban virgata (Cav.) Poir. [unknown]
  • Sesbania tetragona Pamp. [unknown]
  • Emerus marginatus (Benth.) Lindm. [valid]
  • Coronilla virgata (Cav.) Willd. [valid]
  • Agati virgata Desv. [valid]

Description

Sesbania virgata (also called 'virgin sesbania', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and small, trifoliate leaves. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Sesbania virgata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sesbania virgata has small yellow flowers with five petals and a long calyx. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have two to three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sesbania virgata is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Sesbania virgata

Sesbania virgata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Sesbania virgata FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Sesbania virgata?

Sesbania virgata is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Indian Ocean Islands.

What are the common uses of Sesbania virgata?

Sesbania virgata is used for timber, fuel, and medicinal purposes.

What is the growth rate of Sesbania virgata?

Sesbania virgata has a fast growth rate.

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

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.