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Sesbania cannabina

Canicha, Prickly Sesban
Other regional names: Sesbania Pea +1 more
  • Sesbania Pea
  • Yellow Peabush
Also known as: Aeschynomene cannabina Retz. +6 more
  • Aeschynomene cannabina Retz.
  • Agatii cannabina (Retz.) Desv.
  • Coronilla cannabina (Retz.) Willd.
  • Sesbania aculeata var. cannabina (Retz.) Baker
  • Sesbania cannabiana (Retz.) Poir, 1806
  • Sesbania cannabina (Retz.) Pers.
  • Sesbania cannabina var. floribunda Gagnep.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual, perennial or subshrub.

Sesbania cannabina (commonly known as Canicha or Prickly Sesban) is an annual, herbaceous perennial or shrub within the Fabaceae family. It naturally occurs in Tropical Asia and Australasia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Vietnam

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Caroline Is., Chad, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Cocos (Keeling) I., Cuba, Fiji, Ghana, Hainan, Inner Mongolia, Iraq, Jawa, Marianas, Mauritius, Nansei-shoto, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Philippines, Réunion, Seychelles, South China Sea, Taiwan, Western Australia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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