About Sesbania speciosa
Sesbania speciosa (Sesbania speciosa) is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family (Legume/Bean family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/trifoliate leaves, raceme/panicle/head flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is typically found in cultivated. Native to Africa, it is distributed across Introduced in India, Sri Lanka, Philippines and Papua New Guinea and Australiasia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-February. Its conservation status has been assessed as Vulnerable (VU).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Sesbania speciosa
- Genus
- Sesbania
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Cultivated
- Native to
- Africa
- Distribution
- Introduced in India, Sri Lanka, Philippines and Papua New Guinea and Australiasia
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-February
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable (VU)
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Sesbania speciosa belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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