Sesbania tomentosa
`ohai, Oahu Riverhemp
Also known as: Agati tomentosa (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt. ex A.Gray +6 more
- Agati tomentosa (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt. ex A.Gray
- Emerus tomentosus (Hook. & Arn.) Kuntze
- Sesbania arborea O.Deg. & I.Deg.
- Sesbania hawaiiensis O.Deg. & I.Deg.
- Sesbania hobdyi O.Deg. & I.Deg.
- Sesbania molokaiensis (O.Deg. & Sherff) O.Deg. & I.Deg.
- Sesbania tomentosa var. molokaiensis O.Deg. & Sherff
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Sesbania tomentosa (commonly known as `ohai or Oahu riverhemp) is a shrub within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in the Pacific. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Hawaii
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Puerto Rico