Sesbania virgata
Wand Riverhemp
Also known as: Aeschynomene virgata Cav. +10 more
- Aeschynomene virgata Cav.
- Agati virgata Desv.
- Agatii virgata (Cav.) Desv.
- Coronilla virgata (Cav.) Willd.
- Coursetia virgata (Cav.) DC.
- Daubentonia virgata (Cav.) Rydb.
- Emerus marginatus (Benth.) Lindm.
- Sesban virgata (Cav.) Poir.
- Sesbania marginata Benth.
- Sesbania tetragona Pamp.
- Sesbania virgata (Cav.) Pers.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Indigenous to South America, Sesbania virgata (commonly known as Wand riverhemp) is a shrub 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
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, Uruguay
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)
Alabama, Cape Provinces, Florida, Mexico Gulf