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Egyptian riverhemp

Sesbania sesban

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (Denmark, Sweden), North America (Cuba, Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil, Suriname).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (पादप)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (मैग्नोलियोप्सीडा)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Sesbania sesban (Egyptian riverhemp)

Names in Other Languages

French Sesbanie du Burundi

Arabic saisaban

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Egyptian riverhemp?

The scientific name of Egyptian riverhemp is Sesbania sesban. It belongs to the genus Sesbania.

Where does Egyptian riverhemp live?

Egyptian riverhemp is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (Denmark, Sweden), North America (Cuba, Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil, Suriname).. Countries include Brazil, China, Comoros, Cuba, Denmark, Ghana, Guinea, Israel, Libya, Madagascar.

What family does Egyptian riverhemp belong to?

Egyptian riverhemp (Sesbania sesban) belongs to the genus Sesbania, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does Egyptian riverhemp belong to?

Egyptian riverhemp (Sesbania sesban) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).

What are the closest relatives of Egyptian riverhemp?

The closest relatives of Egyptian riverhemp in the genus Sesbania include Dhaincha, Drummond's Sesbania, sesbania-pea, Papagayo, Rattlebox.