Sesamum
Sesamum radiatum
- Native to:
- Angola, Benin, Burkina, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, DR Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Pedaliaceae
- Genus:
- Sesamum
- Species:
- Sesamum radiatum
- USDA Symbol:
- SERA6
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- moderate moisture
- Notes:
- native to tropical regions with seasonal rainfall
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–14 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions (25-30°C). Light may enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI