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Sesbania formosa

Dragon Flowertree, Dragontree
Other regional names: Swamp Corkwood +3 more
  • Swamp Corkwood
  • Vegetable Hummingbird
  • Watertree
  • White Dragontree
Also known as: Agati formosa F.Muell. +1 more
  • Agati formosa F.Muell.
  • Agatii formosa F.Muell.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Found natively in Australasia, Sesbania formosa (commonly known as Dragon Flowertree or Dragontree) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Northern Territory, Western Australia

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)
Queensland

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