Sesamum abbreviatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abbreviatum
ID:
1092117
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merxm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 3: 4 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091455
Common Names
- Gibbose Sesame
- Gibbose Sesamum
- Sesamum abbreviatum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sesamum abbreviatum (also called 'Abbreviated Sesamum', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in sandy soils in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sesamum abbreviatum 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
The flower of Sesamum abbreviatum is white and has five petals. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sesamum abbreviatum is a perennial herb 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 Sesamum abbreviatum
Sesamum abbreviatum is native to tropical regions of South Africa.
Species in the Sesamum genus
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, Sesamum saxicola, Sesamum zanguebarium, Sesamum eriocarpum, Sesamum trilobum, Sesamum celebicum, Sesamum integribracteatum, Sesamum reniforme, Sesamum papillosum, Sesamum forbesii, Sesamum sesamoides, Sesamum eugeniae,
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
Hermann Merxmüller (1920-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merxm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:675948-1: 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].