Sesamum eugeniae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eugeniae
ID:
1520895
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Byng & Christenh.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 4: 146 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000007580
Common Names
- Sesamum eugeniae
- Eugeniae Sesamum
- Eugeniae Sesame
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sesamum eugeniae (also called Eugenia's Sesamum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Pedaliaceae. It is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall and is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist grasslands and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Sesamum eugeniae is a species of flowering plant in the family Pedaliaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sesamum eugeniae are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are tiny, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, green and have a single cotyledon.
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Sesamum eugeniae is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in areas with low rainfall.
Where to Find Sesamum eugeniae
Sesamum eugeniae is found in tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to Angola and south to 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77183860-1: 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].