sesbania-pea
Sesbania javanica Miq.
Sesbania javanica is a species in the genus Sesbania, belonging to the family Fabaceae. It is commonly known as sesbania-pea and was first described in 1855 by Miq. The species is native to and distributed across several regions including Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Myanmar, New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Description
Sesbania javanica is a member of the Fabaceae family, a large and economically significant plant family. It is found in tropical regions across Southeast Asia and the Pacific. The species is part of the genus Sesbania, which includes several other leguminous plants. The plant is known by the common name sesbania-pea in English and other languages. Its distribution spans multiple countries and islands, indicating its adaptability to various tropical environments.
Other common names
sesbania-pea
Distribution
Global · TW · Bangladesh · Cambodia · India · Jawa · Laos · Lesser Sunda Is. · Malaya · Myanmar · New Guinea · Philippines · Sri Lanka · Sulawesi · Thailand · Vietnam
Synonyms
Sesbania chochinchinensisSesbania aculeata var. paludosaSesbania cochinensisSesbania triflora
