Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Phillips
Source:
ildis
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Bothalia1: 49 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178660
Common Names
- Wildemann's Sesbania
- Wild Sesbania
- Wild Senna
Synonyms
- Sesbania affinis De Wild. [illegitimate]
Description
Sesbania wildemannii (also called Wildemann's Sesbania, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Africa and parts of Asia. Its habitats include open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sesbania wildemannii is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used for erosion control, as a soil stabilizer, and as a green manure crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sesbania wildemannii is a yellow-green, pea-like flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened oval. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sesbania wildemannii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Sesbania wildemannii
Sesbania wildemannii is found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo, and Bahia.
Sesbania wildemannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sesbania wildemannii?
Sesbania wildemannii
What is the common name of Sesbania wildemannii?
Wildemann's Sesbania
What is the family of Sesbania wildemannii?
Fabaceae
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