Sesbania tetraptera

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

An annual herb. It grows 1-2 m tall. The young stems have a few hairs. The leaves are 7-38 cm long and 16-42 pairs. The flowers are in groups with 2-12 flowers. The pods are 12-16 cm long and slightly curved. The seeds are yellow. They are 4.5 mm long by 3 mm wide and 2 mm thick.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, East Africa, Mozambique, Sudan

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Geregere

Synonyms

Sesbania hamata E. Phillips & Hutch.; Sesbania kirkii E. Phillips & Hutch.;