Egyptian Riverhemp

Sesbania sesban, Fabaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerMulch MakerProducerDynamic AccumulatorWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Natal MahoganyTrichilia emetica

Pest DeterrentNitrogen Fixation

Clustering Fishtail PalmCaryota mitis

Nitrogen Fixation

Belleric MyrobalanTerminalia bellirica

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

African EbonyDiospyros mespiliformis

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Wild CowpeaAtylosia scarabaeoides

Fast-growing Sesbania can outcompete smaller legumes and may produce growth-inhibiting compounds

Anil IndigoIndigofera suffruticosa

Both nitrogen-fixing shrubs may compete for rhizobial partners and soil nutrients

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationGreen ManureFodderErosion ControlWater Retention

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowersYoung PodsSeeds

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidAnti-InflammatoryWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Egyptian Riverhemp grow in?

Egyptian Riverhemp grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

Is Egyptian Riverhemp a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Egyptian Riverhemp is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Egyptian Riverhemp?

Good companions for Egyptian Riverhemp include Natal Mahogany, Clustering Fishtail Palm, Belleric Myrobalan, African Ebony.

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