Sesamum lepidotum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lepidotum
ID:
497686
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schinz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 4: 455 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497018
Common Names
- Sesamum Lepidotum
- Lepidote Sesame
- Tiny-Leaf Sesame
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sesamum lepidotum (also called Rough Sesame, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white or yellow flowers. It is native to Africa and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sesamum lepidotum is used for its edible seeds, which are high in protein and oil. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sesamum lepidotum has a small, yellow flower with a white center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, light green leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sesamum lepidotum can be propagated by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and kept moist. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Sesamum lepidotum
Sesamum lepidotum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Sesamum lepidotum FAQ
What is the common name of Sesamum lepidotum?
Lepidote Sesame
What is the natural habitat of Sesamum lepidotum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
What are the uses of Sesamum lepidotum?
It is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
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
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:675977-1: 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].