Sesbania speciosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Authors:
Taub.
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178523
Common Names
- Sesbania
- Speciosa
- Climbing Sesbania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sesbania speciosa (also called 'Showy Sesbania', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sesbania speciosa is used as a green manure crop, as a fodder crop, as a fuelwood crop, and as a source of tannin and gum.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sesbania speciosa has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sesbania speciosa is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Sesbania speciosa
Sesbania speciosa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Sesbania speciosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sesbania speciosa?
Sesbania speciosa
What is the common name of Sesbania speciosa?
Showy sesbania
What is the natural habitat of Sesbania speciosa?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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
Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:518538-1: Based on the initial data import