Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rigidum
ID:
497135

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peyr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Cl. 38: 572 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496467



Common Names

  • Sesamum Rigidum
  • Rigidum Sesamum
  • Sesamum Sesamum


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Description

Sesamum rigidum (also called Sesame, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa and Asia. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sesamum rigidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sesamum rigidum sub. rigidum
Sesamum rigidum sub. merenskyanum Ihlenf. & Seidenst.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sesamum rigidum are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have five leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sesamum rigidum is an annual plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by seed. For cultivation, it prefers a warm, sunny environment with well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Sesamum rigidum

Sesamum rigidum is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Sesamum rigidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sesamum rigidum?

Sesamum rigidum

What is the family of Sesamum rigidum?

Pedaliaceae

What is the common name of Sesamum rigidum?

Rigid Sesame

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

Johann Joseph Peyritsch (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peyr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:675996-1: 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].