Sesbania sphaerocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Welw.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Apont.: 590 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178554
Common Names
- Sesbania Pea
- Sesbania Sensitive Pea
- Sesbania Partridge Pea
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- Sesbania sphaerosperma Welw. ex Baker [valid]
- Sesbania pterocarpa Welw. ex Romariz [valid]
- Emerus sphaerospermus (Welw.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Sesbania sphaerocarpa (also called Round-seeded Sesbania, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southeastern United States. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in open woodlands and prairies. It prefers moist, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Sesbania sphaerocarpa can be used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Sesbania sphaerocarpa has white flowers with yellow centers. Seed: Sesbania sphaerocarpa has small, black seeds. Seedlings: Sesbania sphaerocarpa seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sesbania sphaerocarpa is a warm-season annual that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in early spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Sesbania sphaerocarpa
Sesbania sphaerocarpa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Sesbania sphaerocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sesbania sphaerocarpa?
Sesbania sphaerocarpa
What is the common name of Sesbania sphaerocarpa?
Round-Fruited Sesbania
What is the natural habitat of Sesbania sphaerocarpa?
Dry areas of the southwestern United States
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
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:518540-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Sesbania sphaerocarpa Welw.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.