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Sesbania grandiflora 'Alba'

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Sesbania grandiflora 'Alba'

Family Name: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
Common Name: West Indian Pea, Vegetable Hummingbird, 大花田菁

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Infraspecific Epithet
Name Status (botanical)
Common Names
Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Tree

Description and Ethnobotany

Ethnobotanical Uses Food (Fruit or Vegetable)

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate Moderate

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio 2.5 (Tree - Open Canopy)

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) White

Image Repository

Images

Others

Master ID 1828
Species ID 3121
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Species record last updated on: 28 August 2024.
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