Code
SEBSE
Growth form
broadleaf
Biological cycle
annual
Habitat
marshland
SEBSE
Growth form
broadleaf
Biological cycle
annual
Habitat
marshland
🗒 Synonyms
| synonym | Aeschynomene sesban L. |
| synonym | Coronilla sesban Willd. |
| synonym | Emerus sesban (L.) Kuntze |
| synonym | Emerus sesban (L.)Kuntze |
| synonym | Sesban aegyptiaca Poir. |
| synonym | Sesban aegyptiacus Poir. |
| synonym | Sesban aegyptiacus Poir. [Spelling variant] |
| synonym | Sesban sesban (L.) Britton |
| synonym | Sesbania aegyptiaca Poir. |
| synonym | Sesbania aegyptiaca Sensu Bojer |
| synonym | Sesbania aegyptiaca var. concolor Wight & Arn. |
| synonym | Sesbania aegyptiaca var. picta Prain |
| synonym | Sesbania confaloniana (Chiov.) Chiov. |
| synonym | Sesbania confaloniana (Chiov.)Chiov. |
| synonym | Sesbania pubescens sensu auct. |
| synonym | Sesbania pubescens Sensu R.Vig. |
| synonym | Sesbania sesban var. concolor (Wight & Arn.) Baquar |
| synonym | Sesbania sesban var. concolor (Wight & Arn.)Baquar |
🗒 Common Names
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📚 Overview
Description
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Global description
Sesbania sesban is a perennial shrub of short longevity, 1 to 8 meters high. Only the young parts are pubescent, but then become glabrous when aged. The leaves are alternate, compound, paripinnate, 4 to 12 cm long, stalked, with two deciduous stipules at its base. The leaflets are more or less numerous, 6 to 27 pairs, oblong, 1 to 2.5 cm long. The inflorescences are clusters of 3 to 10 cm, comprising of 2 to 20 yellow papilionaceous, stalked flowers. The yellow standard is sometimes tinged with purple and is has at the base appendages with free end, 2 to 5 mm long. Fruit is a linear pod, sometimes slightly spiral, 12 to 30 cm long, containing 20 to 50 sub cylindrical seeds.
General habit
Sesbania sesban is a short-lived woody shrub, and can measure 1 to 8 m high.
Underground system
Taproot system.
Stem
The stem is cylindrical, solid, glabrous, except the young twigs which are pubescent.
Leaf
The leaves are alternate, compound, paripinnate, 4 to 12 cm long. They are stalked, with two narrowly triangular stipules at the base, 4 to 7 mm long and usually deciduous. The leaflets, 6 to 27 pairs, 1 to 2.5 cm long, and 0,25 to 0,7 cm wide. The leaf blade of leaflets is oblong, base attenuated in corner and slightly asymmetrical, rounded mucronate apex and entire margin. Both sides are glabrous in the older leaves and finely pubescent in the leaves of young branches.
Inflorescence
The inflorescence is an axillary cluster, same length as the leaf at the base of which it is inserted; inflorescence consist of 2-20 papilionaceous flowers.
Flower
Each flower is carried by a stalk, 4 to 12mm long. The calyx is fused in tube, 4 to 5 mm long and ending in 5 acute triangular tines of 1 mm. Corolla, 12-15 mm long, has a yellow standard, sometimes spotted with purple, widely kidney-shaped, 10 to 13 mm long and 12 to 20 mm wide, which has at its base two appendages with free endings, 2 to 5 mm long. The keel is 10 to 15 mm long, the wings are much longer. Nine stamens are fused into a tube by their filaments, one stamen is free.
Fruit
The fruit is a linear pod, 12 to 30 cm long, 2 to 5 mm wide and 1.5 to 2.5 mm thick, slightly arcuate or spiral, ending with a small tip. It contains 20 to 50 seeds. Each loculus measures 4 to 8 mm long.
Seed
The seed is sub cylindrical, 3 to 4 mm long and 2 to 2,2 mm wide, usually mottled.
Sesbania sesban is a perennial shrub of short longevity, 1 to 8 meters high. Only the young parts are pubescent, but then become glabrous when aged. The leaves are alternate, compound, paripinnate, 4 to 12 cm long, stalked, with two deciduous stipules at its base. The leaflets are more or less numerous, 6 to 27 pairs, oblong, 1 to 2.5 cm long. The inflorescences are clusters of 3 to 10 cm, comprising of 2 to 20 yellow papilionaceous, stalked flowers. The yellow standard is sometimes tinged with purple and is has at the base appendages with free end, 2 to 5 mm long. Fruit is a linear pod, sometimes slightly spiral, 12 to 30 cm long, containing 20 to 50 sub cylindrical seeds.
General habit
Sesbania sesban is a short-lived woody shrub, and can measure 1 to 8 m high.
Underground system
Taproot system.
Stem
The stem is cylindrical, solid, glabrous, except the young twigs which are pubescent.
Leaf
The leaves are alternate, compound, paripinnate, 4 to 12 cm long. They are stalked, with two narrowly triangular stipules at the base, 4 to 7 mm long and usually deciduous. The leaflets, 6 to 27 pairs, 1 to 2.5 cm long, and 0,25 to 0,7 cm wide. The leaf blade of leaflets is oblong, base attenuated in corner and slightly asymmetrical, rounded mucronate apex and entire margin. Both sides are glabrous in the older leaves and finely pubescent in the leaves of young branches.
Inflorescence
The inflorescence is an axillary cluster, same length as the leaf at the base of which it is inserted; inflorescence consist of 2-20 papilionaceous flowers.
Flower
Each flower is carried by a stalk, 4 to 12mm long. The calyx is fused in tube, 4 to 5 mm long and ending in 5 acute triangular tines of 1 mm. Corolla, 12-15 mm long, has a yellow standard, sometimes spotted with purple, widely kidney-shaped, 10 to 13 mm long and 12 to 20 mm wide, which has at its base two appendages with free endings, 2 to 5 mm long. The keel is 10 to 15 mm long, the wings are much longer. Nine stamens are fused into a tube by their filaments, one stamen is free.
Fruit
The fruit is a linear pod, 12 to 30 cm long, 2 to 5 mm wide and 1.5 to 2.5 mm thick, slightly arcuate or spiral, ending with a small tip. It contains 20 to 50 seeds. Each loculus measures 4 to 8 mm long.
Seed
The seed is sub cylindrical, 3 to 4 mm long and 2 to 2,2 mm wide, usually mottled.
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📚 Nomenclature and Classification
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📚 Natural History
Life Cycle
Life cycle
Annual
Perenial
Morphology
Growth form
Erected
Leaf arrangement
Alternate
Leaf type
Compound
Type of prefoliation
Leaf ratio medium
Narrow leaf
Latex
Without latex
Stem section
Round
Root type
Taproot
Hollow or solid stem
Solid stem
Stipule type
Lanceolate stipule
Leaf attachment type
with petiole
Fruit type
Pod
Pod type
Cylindrical pod in section
Cotyledon type
oblong
reniform
Lamina base
rounded
asymmetric
Lamina margin
entire
Lamina apex
rounded
mucronate
Upperface pilosity
Glabrous
Lowerface pilosity
Glabrous
Lamina section
flat
Lamina Veination
one
Flower color
Yellow
Inflorescence type
Raceme
Axillary solitary flower
Stem pilosity
Glabrous
Less hairy
Stem hair type
Hispidus
Life form
Broadleaf plant
Shrub
Look Alikes
Distinctive criterias of some Sesbania spp.
| Distribution | Stem | Leaflets | Rachis length | Species |
| Afrique, Madagascar, Inde, Asie | prickly | 40-110 | 13-35 cm | Sesbania bispinosa |
| Madagascar | glabrous or thinly hairy | 10-24 | 3-8 cm | S. madagascariensis |
| Amérique du sud, Afrique, Madagascar, Inde, Asie | glabrous | 20-50 | 3-12 cm | S. sesban |
| Afrique ouest et centre | glabrous | 30-60 | 15-45 cm | S. pachycarpa |
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Ecology
Sesbania sesban grows in a wide range of soils from loose sands to heavy clays. It tolerates saline soils (salt concentration of 1.0% at the seedling stage and 1.4% in the adult stage), alkaline soils (pH <10) and acid soils, as well as waterlogging and flooding. It supports low phosphorus levels, but a contribution in phosphorus has a positive effect on its growth and nodulation. It is tolerant to the metalliferous tailings rich in Cu, Zn and Pb. It grows in semi-arid to sub-humid climates receiving 500 to 2000 mm per year. It grows best on temporarily flooded land. It grows up to 2300 m altitude in Kenya, and therefore tolerates temperatures 7 to 10 ° C for the coldest months. It is a species of very sunny areas, which supports only slightly shaded areas.
Madagascar: Sesbania sesban is a common species on anthropic and humid areas between 500 and 1500 m above sea level in the provinces of Antananarivo and Toamasina.
Mauritius: Ancient introduction but became rare except for a stand on the muddy shore of the Baie des Huitres at Rodrigues.
Reunion: Ancient introduction but became rare.
Madagascar: Sesbania sesban is a common species on anthropic and humid areas between 500 and 1500 m above sea level in the provinces of Antananarivo and Toamasina.
Mauritius: Ancient introduction but became rare except for a stand on the muddy shore of the Baie des Huitres at Rodrigues.
Reunion: Ancient introduction but became rare.
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📚 Habitat and Distribution
General Habitat
Habitat
Marshland
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Origin
Sesbania sesban is native to Africa and India.
Geographical distribution
This species was introduced in America, especially in the eastern region of South America and the Caribbean (Guadeloupe, Martinique). It is present in all Indian Ocean islands (Seychelles, Reunion, Mauritius, Madagascar), South-east Asia and Australia (Queensland and Northern Territories).
Sesbania sesban is native to Africa and India.
Geographical distribution
This species was introduced in America, especially in the eastern region of South America and the Caribbean (Guadeloupe, Martinique). It is present in all Indian Ocean islands (Seychelles, Reunion, Mauritius, Madagascar), South-east Asia and Australia (Queensland and Northern Territories).
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📚 Occurrence
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📚 Demography and Conservation
Risk Statement
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Local harmfulness
Mauritius: Sesbania sesban is not recorded in the crops.
Reunion: Species not observed in the crops.
Mauritius: Sesbania sesban is not recorded in the crops.
Reunion: Species not observed in the crops.
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📚 Uses and Management
Uses
Livestock feed: Sesbania sesban is used as fodder in India.
Agronomy: Sesbania sesban has long been used in India as a green manure and Africa as a fertilizer in intercropping. The leaves can produce a good compost. Its stems are also used as support for various climbing crops (vine pepper Cucurbitaceae). It is also used as a shade plant for coffee and turmeric.
Sesbania sesban is used as a cover crop; see the following document: Specifications of cover crops. Sesbania sesban. Datasheets SCV and training materials. Inspired Manual zero tillage in Madagascar, adapted by the team of the Soil Conservation Project (PCS / ESA II) in North Cameroon. Abdoulaye Abu Abba, Oumarou Balarabe Mahamat Alifa, Dourwe Gaston Daoudou, Toumba, Mana Justin, Adoum Yaouba. 2013
Agronomy: Sesbania sesban has long been used in India as a green manure and Africa as a fertilizer in intercropping. The leaves can produce a good compost. Its stems are also used as support for various climbing crops (vine pepper Cucurbitaceae). It is also used as a shade plant for coffee and turmeric.
Sesbania sesban is used as a cover crop; see the following document: Specifications of cover crops. Sesbania sesban. Datasheets SCV and training materials. Inspired Manual zero tillage in Madagascar, adapted by the team of the Soil Conservation Project (PCS / ESA II) in North Cameroon. Abdoulaye Abu Abba, Oumarou Balarabe Mahamat Alifa, Dourwe Gaston Daoudou, Toumba, Mana Justin, Adoum Yaouba. 2013
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📚 Information Listing
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References
- Fournet, J. (2002). Flore illustrée des phanérogames de Guadeloupe et de Martinique. Montpellier, France, Cirad, Gondwana éditions.
- Bosser, J., I. K. Fergusson and C. Soopramanien (Mult. an.). Flore des Mascareignes. La Réunion, Maurice, Rodrigues, MSIRI, IRD, Kew.
Information Listing > References
- Fournet, J. (2002). Flore illustrée des phanérogames de Guadeloupe et de Martinique. Montpellier, France, Cirad, Gondwana éditions.
- Bosser, J., I. K. Fergusson and C. Soopramanien (Mult. an.). Flore des Mascareignes. La Réunion, Maurice, Rodrigues, MSIRI, IRD, Kew.
Images
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Herbarium pictures ReCOLNAT: https://explore.recolnat.org/search/botanique/simplequery=Sesbania%2520sesban
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🐾 Taxonomy
| Root | Root |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Sesbania |
| Species | Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr. |
📊 Temporal Distribution
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