Sesamum trilobum
Also known as: Ceratotheca kraussiana Bernh. +8 more
- Ceratotheca kraussiana Bernh.
- Ceratotheca lamiifolia (Engl.) Engl.
- Ceratotheca triloba (Bernh.) E.Mey.
- Ceratotheca triloba (Bernh.) E.Mey. ex Bernh., 1842
- Ceratotheca triloba (Bernh.) Hook.fil.
- Sesamum lamiifolium Engl.
- Sporledera kraussiana Bernh.
- Sporledera triloba Bernh.
- Volkameria lamiifolia (Engl.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Pedaliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Sesamum trilobum is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Pedaliaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Botswana, Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Zimbabwe
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)
Florida