Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrantha
ID:
178912

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex E.Phillips & Hutch.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bothalia1: 47 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178241

Common Names

  • Sesbania Grandiflora
  • Agati Grandiflora
  • Hummingbird Tree

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Description

Sesbania macrantha (also called Large-flowered Sesbania, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa and Asia. It has a shallow taproot and grows up to a height of 1.5 m. It has yellow-orange flowers and grows in grasslands, open woodlands and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sesbania macrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sesbania macrantha var. macrantha
Sesbania macrantha var. levis J.B.Gillett

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sesbania macrantha has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sesbania macrantha is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Sesbania macrantha

Sesbania macrantha is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Sesbania macrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sesbania macrantha?

Sesbania macrantha

What is the common name of Sesbania macrantha?

Large-flowered Sesbania

What is the growth habit of Sesbania macrantha?

It is an erect, annual shrub, growing up to 3 m in height

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

Edwin Percy Phillips (1884-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Phillips' in the authors string.
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.