Brazilian glory-pea
Sesbania punicea (Cav.) Benth.
Sesbania punicea, known as Brazilian glory-pea, is a deciduous shrub native to South America. It features reddish-orange flowers and can reach up to 15 feet in height. This species prefers wet environments and requires mildly acidic soil with a pH range of 6.1 to 6.5.
Description
Sesbania punicea (Cav.) Benth. is a member of the Fabaceae family and is commonly found in wetland habitats. It is cultivated for its ornamental value and is distributed in regions such as Brazil, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and others. The plant thrives in swamps and areas with high water availability. It was first published in 1859.
Other common names
RattleboxBrazilian glory-peacoffeeweedred sesbaniarattlepod
Distribution
BR · ZA · Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · IT · PT · CD · SZ · MU · Corse (Corsica) · Madeira · Portugal · Sardegna (Sardinia) · ZW · LS · AU · NZ · Agulhas National Park · Augrabies Falls National Park · Bontebok National Park · Garden Route National Park · Golden Gate Highlands National Park · Kruger National Park · Mapungupwe National Park · Marakele National Park · Mokala National Park · Table Mountain National Park · Tankwa-Karoo National Park
Synonyms
Daubentonia puniceaPiscidia ovalifoliaPiscidia ovalisPiscidia puniceaSesbania tripetiiAeschynomene miniataDaubentonia tripetianaDaubentonia tripetiiDaubentonia superbissimaEmerus puniceusOrmocarpum elegansSolulus elegansSesbania tripetiiSesbania tripetii
