Sesbania keniensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Gillett
Source:
ildis
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.17: 107 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178186
Common Names
- Kenya Sesbania
- Kenyan Sesbania
- Kenyan Rattlebox
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- Sesbania goetzei glabra Chiov. [valid]
Description
Sesbania keniensis (also called Kenyan 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 keniensis is used as a green manure, forage crop, and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sesbania keniensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sesbania keniensis 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 keniensis
Sesbania keniensis is native to Kenya and is found in moist areas, such as near rivers and lakes.
Sesbania keniensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sesbania keniensis?
Sesbania keniensis
What are the common names of Sesbania keniensis?
Common names of Sesbania keniensis include wild pea and wild lentil.
Where is Sesbania keniensis native to?
Sesbania keniensis is native to the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
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 keniensis J.B.Gillett: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.