Genus Sesbania
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A member of the Fabaceae family, the genus Sesbania is a group comprising 84 taxa. It is native to North America, South America, Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific. Across its taxa, it is commonly associated with seasonally dry tropical regions. It features a mix of trees, shrubs, and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 84 taxa (60 base species, 24 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Africa (52), Australasia (15), Tropical Asia (13)
- Primary Climates: Seasonally Dry Tropical (63), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (8), Wet Tropical (6)
- Dominant Forms: Shrubs (39), Annuals & Biennials (29), Trees (19), Herbaceous Perennials (2)
84 taxa found