Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
angolense
ID:
497765

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Apont. : 588 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497097



Common Names

  • Angolense Sesamum
  • Angolense Sesame
  • Angolense Sesame


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Description

Sesamum angolense (also called Angolan sesame, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Angola and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is commonly found in dry habitats such as grasslands, open woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Sesamum angolense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sesamum angolense is a white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sesamum angolense is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Angola, Namibia, and South Africa. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sandy, well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Sesamum angolense

Sesamum angolense can be found in dry savannahs and grasslands in Africa.

Sesamum angolense FAQ

What are the common names of Sesamum angolense?

Angola Sesame

What is the distribution of Sesamum angolense?

It is native to Angola

What are the uses of Sesamum angolense?

The seeds are edible and are used for medicinal purposes

Species in the Pedaliaceae family

Dewinteria petrophila, Harpagophytum procumbens, Harpagophytum zeyheri, Holubia saccata, Linariopsis prostrata, Linariopsis chevalieri, Pedaliodiscus macrocarpus, Pedalium murex, Pterodiscus speciosus, Pterodiscus undulatus, Pterodiscus aurantiacus, Pterodiscus brasiliensis, Pterodiscus saccatus, Pterodiscus luridus, Pterodiscus ngamicus, Pterodiscus purpureus, Pterodiscus elliottii, Pterodiscus coeruleus, Pterodiscus angustifolius, Pterodiscus ruspolii, Pterodiscus kellerianus, Pterodiscus makatiniensis, Pterodiscus cinnabarinus, Pterodiscus somanei, Rogeria adenophylla, Sesamothamnus guerichii, Sesamothamnus benguellensis, Sesamothamnus lugardii, Sesamothamnus rivae, Sesamothamnus busseanus, Sesamum schinzianum, Sesamum radiatum, Sesamum rigidum, Sesamum pedalioides, Sesamum lepidotum, Sesamum triphyllum, Sesamum prostratum, Sesamum indicum, Sesamum alatum, Sesamum angolense, Sesamum angustifolium, Sesamum calycinum, Sesamum latifolium, Sesamum abbreviatum, Sesamum capense, Sesamum marlothii, Sesamum parviflorum, Sesamum rosaceum, Sesamum imperatricis, Sesamum senecioides,

References

Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:675951-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].