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Sesbania sphaerosperma

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

An annual herb.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa


How it is used for food

The seeds are used to make a coffee drinks.

Edible parts

Seeds - coffee


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Emerus sphaerospermus (Welw.) Kuntze; Sesbania pterocarpa Welw.; Sesbania sphaerocarpa Welw.;