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Sesbane

Sesbania bispinosa

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (India, Japan, Taiwan), and North America (Cuba, Trinidad and Tobago).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French Sesbane
Hindi Dhaincha
Thai Sanokhangkhok

Similar Species in Sesbania

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Flamboyant d'Hyères
Sesbania punicea
Least Concern
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Sesbane Chanvré
Sesbania cannabina
Least Concern
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sesbanie à gros fruits
Sesbania herbacea
Not Evaluated
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Sesbanie du Burundi
Sesbania sesban
Not Evaluated
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Papagayo
Sesbania sericea
Not Evaluated
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Riverhemp
Sesbania dalzielii
Least Concern
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vegetable-hummingbird
Sesbania formosa
Least Concern
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Riverhemp
Sesbania leptocarpa
Least Concern
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plante
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Flowering Plants
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Dicots
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Legumes & Allies
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Fabaceae
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Sesbania
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sesbane?
The scientific name of Sesbane is Sesbania bispinosa. It belongs to the genus Sesbania.
What is the conservation status of Sesbane?
Sesbane (Sesbania bispinosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sesbane live?
Sesbane is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (India, Japan, Taiwan), and North America (Cuba, Trinidad and Tobago).. Countries include Comoros, Cuba, Guinea, India, Japan, Madagascar, Seychelles, South Africa, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago.
What family does Sesbane belong to?
Sesbane (Sesbania bispinosa) belongs to the genus Sesbania, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is Sesbane endangered?
No, Sesbane (Sesbania bispinosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Sesbane belong to?
Sesbane (Sesbania bispinosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of Sesbane?
The closest relatives of Sesbane in the genus Sesbania include Flamboyant d'Hyères, Sesbane Chanvré, sesbanie à gros fruits, Sesbanie du Burundi, Riverhemp.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Sesbania — 13 Species

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Flamboyant d'Hyères
Sesbania punicea
LC
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Sesbane
Sesbania bispinosa
LC
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Sesbane Chanvré
Sesbania cannabina
LC 🐾
sesbanie à gros fruits
Sesbania herbacea
NE 🐾
Sesbanie du Burundi
Sesbania sesban
NE 🐾
Riverhemp
Sesbania dalzielii
LC 🐾
vegetable-hummingbird
Sesbania formosa
LC 🐾
Riverhemp
Sesbania leptocarpa
LC 🐾
Papagayo
Sesbania sericea
NE 🐾
vegetable-hummingbird
Sesbania grandiflora
NE 🐾
Wand riverhemp
Sesbania virgata
NE 🐾
sesbania-pea
Sesbania javanica
LC 🐾
Drummond's Sesbania
Sesbania drummondii
LC
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