Sesbania grandiflora

Sesbania grandiflora

Overview

Sesbania grandiflora is a fast-growing tropical legume tree prized for its large, white or red flowers and highly nutritious edible leaves, flowers, and po

Sesbania grandiflora is a fast-growing tropical legume tree prized for its large, white or red flowers and highly nutritious edible leaves, flowers, and pods. Widely cultivated across tropical Asia and the Pacific, it serves as a multipurpose agroforestry species that also fixes nitrogen and improves soil fertility.

Taxonomy

Ordre Fabales
Famille Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Sesbania grandiflora

Questions fréquentes

What family does Sesbania grandiflora belong to?
Sesbania grandiflora (Sesbania grandiflora) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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