sesamum
Sesamum radiatum Thonn. ex Hornem.
Sesamum radiatum is a flowering plant species in the Pedaliaceae family, native to west and central Africa. It belongs to the Sesamum genus and is commonly known as benniseed, black benniseed, black sesame, and vegetable sesame. The species has been cultivated in Africa since ancient times and is occasionally used in tropical Asia, where it has become naturalized to a limited extent.
Description
Sesamum radiatum, described in 1806 by Thonn. ex Hornem., is a member of the Pedaliaceae family. It is found in regions such as Singapore, India, and Malaysia. This species shares the genus with the well-known sesame plant. Commonly referred to as black benniseed or black sesame, it has been historically cultivated in Africa and is now occasionally found in parts of tropical Asia.
Other common names
sesamum
Distribution
SG · IN · MY
Synonyms
Sesamum mombazenseSesamum talbotiiSesamopteris radiataSesamum cailleiSesamum biapiculatumSesamum thonneri