Sesbania goetzei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.30: 327 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178101
Common Names
- Sesbania
- Goetzei
- Sesbania Goetzei
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sesbania goetzei (also called Goetze's Sesbania, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and pinnately compound leaves. Native to Mexico, it is found in disturbed areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Sesbania goetzei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sesbania goetzei sub. multiflora J.B.GillettSesbania goetzei sub. goetzei
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sesbania goetzei has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sesbania goetzei is an annual plant native to India. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring and covered with a thin layer of soil.
Where to Find Sesbania goetzei
Sesbania goetzei can be found in the southeastern United States and Mexico.
Sesbania goetzei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sesbania goetzei?
Sesbania goetzei
What are the common names of Sesbania goetzei?
Goetze's sesbania or white sesbania
What is the origin of Sesbania goetzei?
India and Southeast Asia
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
References
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Sesbania goetzei Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.