Dunchi Fiber
Sesbania bispinosa
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Andaman Is., Bangladesh, Botswana, Burkina, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, China, Comoros, Gambia, Guinea, Hainan, India, Iran, Kenya, Laccadive Is., Laos, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Oman, Pakistan, Réunion, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South China Sea, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam, Yemen, Zimbabwe
Dinesh Valke (www.flickr.com) from Thane, India
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Sesbania
- Species:
- Sesbania bispinosa
- USDA Symbol:
- SEBI3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to alkaline)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Thrives in floodplains and riverbanks
Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs rapidly in warm, moist conditions.