Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
204396

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient.1: 215 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203725

Common Names

  • Sesbania procumbens
  • Procumbent Sesbania
  • Procumbent Rattlebox

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Synonyms

  • Aeschynomene procumbens Roxb. [valid]
  • Emerus procumbens (Wight & Arn.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Aeschynomene diffusa Roxb. ex Wight & Arn. [illegitimate]

Description

Sesbania procumbens (also called Trailing Sesbania, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.6 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is found in open grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sesbania procumbens is used as a green manure, forage crop, and as a soil improver. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sesbania procumbens is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sesbania procumbens is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of young shoots and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Sesbania procumbens

Sesbania procumbens is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Sesbania procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sesbania procumbens?

Sesbania procumbens

What is the common name of Sesbania procumbens?

Procumbent Sesbania

What is the natural habitat of Sesbania procumbens?

Dry, open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands

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

George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.