Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
senecioides
ID:
1410809

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klotzsch) Byng & Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 4: 146 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423274





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Description

Sesamum senecioides (also called Senecio sesame, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Pedaliaceae family. It is native to India, Pakistan, and Nepal. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as in grasslands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Sesamum senecioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a component of rock gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sesamum senecioides sub. transvaalense (Abels) ined.
Sesamum senecioides sub. senecioides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sesamum senecioides has small, white flowers with 4 petals and 4 stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sesamum senecioides is an easy-to-grow annual that is propagated from seed. To propagate, sow the seeds in a pot of well-draining soil and keep them moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them out to give the remaining plants room to grow. The plants should be ready to transplant into the garden after a few weeks.

Where to Find Sesamum senecioides

Sesamum senecioides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Sesamum senecioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sesamum senecioides?

Sesamum senecioides

What is the common name of Sesamum senecioides?

African Sesame

What is the natural habitat of Sesamum senecioides?

Sesamum senecioides is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes in the African savanna

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

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77184116-1: 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].