Sesbania concolor - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Gillett
Source:
ildis
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.17: 142 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194847
Common Names
- Concolor Sesbania
- Concolor
- Concolor Sesban
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sesbania concolor (also called Scarlet Wisteria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has a spreading, multi-stemmed habit and pinnate leaves with bright red flowers in long, drooping clusters.
Uses & Benefits
Sesbania concolor is used as a source of timber, fuel, and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a shade tree and for soil conservation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, white, in clusters of 2-3. Seed: small, black, flattened. Seedlings: have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sesbania concolor is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be planted out in the open when they are about 30 cm tall. The tree can also be propagated by cuttings taken from mature trees.
Where to Find Sesbania concolor
Sesbania concolor is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Sesbania concolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sesbania concolor?
Sesbania concolor
What are the common names of Sesbania concolor?
White Sesbania, White Sesban
What is the natural habitat of Sesbania concolor?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
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
Jan Bevington Gillett (1911-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Gillett' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Sesbania concolor J.B.Gillett: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.