Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
lugardii
ID:
1092114

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br. ex Stapf

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 4(2): 568 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091452

Common Names

  • Sesamothamnus
  • Sesamothamnus lugardii
  • Sesamothamnus lugardii

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Description

Sesamothamnus lugardii (also called Lugard's Sesame, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Pedaliaceae family. It is an annual herb that is native to tropical Africa. It typically grows in moist forests, thickets, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sesamothamnus lugardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of oil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sesamothamnus lugardii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sesamothamnus lugardii is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Sesamothamnus lugardii

Sesamothamnus lugardii is native to tropical regions of South Africa.

Species in the Pedaliaceae family

Dewinteria petrophila, Harpagophytum procumbens, Harpagophytum zeyheri, Holubia saccata, Linariopsis prostrata, Linariopsis chevalieri, Pedaliodiscus macrocarpus, Pedalium murex, Pterodiscus speciosus, Pterodiscus undulatus, Pterodiscus aurantiacus, Pterodiscus brasiliensis, Pterodiscus saccatus, Pterodiscus luridus, Pterodiscus ngamicus, Pterodiscus purpureus, Pterodiscus elliottii, Pterodiscus coeruleus, Pterodiscus angustifolius, Pterodiscus ruspolii, Pterodiscus kellerianus, Pterodiscus makatiniensis, Pterodiscus cinnabarinus, Pterodiscus somanei, Rogeria adenophylla, Sesamothamnus guerichii, Sesamothamnus benguellensis, Sesamothamnus lugardii, Sesamothamnus rivae, Sesamothamnus busseanus, Sesamum schinzianum, Sesamum radiatum, Sesamum rigidum, Sesamum pedalioides, Sesamum lepidotum, Sesamum triphyllum, Sesamum prostratum, Sesamum indicum, Sesamum alatum, Sesamum angolense, Sesamum angustifolium, Sesamum calycinum, Sesamum latifolium, Sesamum abbreviatum, Sesamum capense, Sesamum marlothii, Sesamum parviflorum, Sesamum rosaceum, Sesamum imperatricis, Sesamum senecioides,

References

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:675943-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].