Sesamum
''Sesamum'' is a leguminous crop and genus of about 20 species in the flowering plant family Pedaliaceae. The plants are annual or perennial herbs with edible seeds. The best-known member of the genus is sesame, ''Sesamum indicum'' (syn. ''Sesamum orientale''), the source of sesame seeds. The species are primarily African, with some species occurring in India, Sri Lanka, and China. The origin of ''S. indicum'' is uncertain, as it is widely cultivated and naturalized in tropical regions. The genus is closely related to the strictly African genus '' Ceratotheca'' and is itself probably African in origin. Species Species include: *'' Sesamum abbreviatum'' Merxm. *''Sesamum alatum'' Thonn. *'' Sesamum angolense'' Welw. *'' Sesamum biapiculatum'' De Wild. *'' Sesamum calycinum'' Welw. *'' Sesamum capense'' Burm. f. *'' Sesamum digitaloides'' Welw. ex Schinz *'' Sesamum gracile'' Endl. *''Sesamum hopkinsii'' Suess. *''Sesamum indicum'' L. *'' Sesamum lamiifolium'' Engl. *'' Sesamum lat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sesamum Alatum
''Sesamum alatum'' is a species of flowering plant in the Pedaliaceae. It is in the same genus as sesame. In English it is called winged-seed sesame. Its native range spans from Western Sahara to Egypt and south to KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. Etymology The scientific name for the genus ''Sesamum'' derives from Latin ''sesamum'' and Greek ''sēsamon''; which in return derive from ancient Semitic languages, akin to Akkadian ''šamaššamu''. The roots of the words generally referred to "oil" or "liquid fat". The scientific name for the species ''alatum'' comes from the neuter form of Latin ''alatus'' meaning "winged". Description It is an annual erect herb, reaching heights of 50 to 150 cm. It has heteromorphic leaves deeply divided into narrow, linear-lanceolate lobes; the upper leaves are simple, with the exception of some mucilage glands with an entire margin. Its flowers measure 3.5 cm in diameter and are reddish pink with darker lines in the lower lobe of ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sesamum Indicum
Sesame ( or ; ''Sesamum indicum'') is a flowering plant in the genus ''Sesamum'', also called benne. Numerous wild relatives occur in Africa and a smaller number in India. It is widely naturalization (biology), naturalized in tropical regions around the world and is cultivated for its edible seeds, which grow in pods. World production in 2018 was , with Sudan, Myanmar, and India as the largest producers. Sesame seed is one of the oldest oilseed crops known, domesticated well over 3,000 years ago. ''Sesamum'' has many other species, most being wild and native to sub-Saharan Africa. ''S. indicum,'' the cultivated type, originated in India. It tolerates drought conditions well, growing where other crops fail. Sesame has one of the highest oil contents of any seed. With a rich, nutty flavor, it is a common ingredient in cuisines around the world. Like other foods, it can trigger allergy, allergic reactions in some people. Etymology The word "sesame" is from Latin ''sesamum'' and ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sesamum Hopkinsii
''Sesamum'' is a leguminous crop and genus of about 20 species in the flowering plant family Pedaliaceae. The plants are annual or perennial herbs with edible seeds. The best-known member of the genus is sesame, ''Sesamum indicum'' (syn. ''Sesamum orientale''), the source of sesame seeds. The species are primarily African, with some species occurring in India, Sri Lanka, and China. The origin of ''S. indicum'' is uncertain, as it is widely cultivated and naturalized in tropical regions. The genus is closely related to the strictly African genus '' Ceratotheca'' and is itself probably African in origin. Species Species include: *'' Sesamum abbreviatum'' Merxm. *''Sesamum alatum'' Thonn. *'' Sesamum angolense'' Welw. *'' Sesamum biapiculatum'' De Wild. *'' Sesamum calycinum'' Welw. *'' Sesamum capense'' Burm. f. *'' Sesamum digitaloides'' Welw. ex Schinz *'' Sesamum gracile'' Endl. *''Sesamum hopkinsii'' Suess. *''Sesamum indicum'' L. *'' Sesamum lamiifolium'' Engl. *'' Sesamum lat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sesamum Sabulosum
''Sesamum'' is a leguminous crop and genus of about 20 species in the flowering plant family Pedaliaceae. The plants are Annual vs. perennial plant evolution, annual or Perennial plant, perennial herbs with edible seeds. The best-known member of the genus is sesame, ''Sesamum indicum'' (syn. ''Sesamum orientale''), the source of sesame seeds. The species are primarily African, with some species occurring in India, Sri Lanka, and China. The origin of ''S. indicum'' is uncertain, as it is widely cultivated and naturalized in tropical regions. The genus is closely related to the strictly African genus ''Ceratotheca'' and is itself probably African in origin. Species Species include: *''Sesamum abbreviatum'' Merxm. *''Sesamum alatum'' Thonn. *''Sesamum angolense'' Welw. *''Sesamum biapiculatum'' De Wild. *''Sesamum calycinum'' Welw. *''Sesamum capense'' Burm. f. *''Sesamum digitaloides'' Welw. ex Schinz *''Sesamum gracile'' Endl. *''Sesamum hopkinsii'' Suess. *''Sesamum indicum'' L. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sesamum Rostratum
''Sesamum'' is a leguminous crop and genus of about 20 species in the flowering plant family Pedaliaceae. The plants are annual or perennial herbs with edible seeds. The best-known member of the genus is sesame, ''Sesamum indicum'' (syn. ''Sesamum orientale''), the source of sesame seeds. The species are primarily African, with some species occurring in India, Sri Lanka, and China. The origin of ''S. indicum'' is uncertain, as it is widely cultivated and naturalized in tropical regions. The genus is closely related to the strictly African genus '' Ceratotheca'' and is itself probably African in origin. Species Species include: *'' Sesamum abbreviatum'' Merxm. *''Sesamum alatum'' Thonn. *'' Sesamum angolense'' Welw. *'' Sesamum biapiculatum'' De Wild. *'' Sesamum calycinum'' Welw. *'' Sesamum capense'' Burm. f. *'' Sesamum digitaloides'' Welw. ex Schinz *'' Sesamum gracile'' Endl. *''Sesamum hopkinsii'' Suess. *''Sesamum indicum'' L. *'' Sesamum lamiifolium'' Engl. *'' Sesamum lat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sesamum Rigidum
''Sesamum'' is a leguminous crop and genus of about 20 species in the flowering plant family Pedaliaceae. The plants are annual or perennial herbs with edible seeds. The best-known member of the genus is sesame, ''Sesamum indicum'' (syn. ''Sesamum orientale''), the source of sesame seeds. The species are primarily African, with some species occurring in India, Sri Lanka, and China. The origin of ''S. indicum'' is uncertain, as it is widely cultivated and naturalized in tropical regions. The genus is closely related to the strictly African genus '' Ceratotheca'' and is itself probably African in origin. Species Species include: *'' Sesamum abbreviatum'' Merxm. *''Sesamum alatum'' Thonn. *'' Sesamum angolense'' Welw. *'' Sesamum biapiculatum'' De Wild. *'' Sesamum calycinum'' Welw. *'' Sesamum capense'' Burm. f. *'' Sesamum digitaloides'' Welw. ex Schinz *'' Sesamum gracile'' Endl. *''Sesamum hopkinsii'' Suess. *''Sesamum indicum'' L. *'' Sesamum lamiifolium'' Engl. *'' Sesamum lat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sesamum Radiatum
''Sesamum radiatum'' is a species of flowering plant in the Pedaliaceae. It is in the same genus as sesame. It is known by the English common names benniseed, black benniseed, black sesame,Konan, A. B., et al. (2011)Myostimulating effect of ''Sesamum radiatum'' aqueous leaf extract in isolated guinea-pig ''taenia caeci'' contractile activity.''Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med.'' 8(4): 377–385. and vegetable sesame.B.M. Auwalu and F.E. Babatunde. (2007)Analyses of growth, yield and fertilization of vegetable sesame (''Sesamum radiatum'' Schum).''Journal of Plant Sciences'' 2: 108-112. It is native to west and central Africa, has been cultivated since ancient times in Africa, and is sometimes also used in tropical Asia where it has become naturalized to a small extent. Etymology Benniseed is a portmanteau of both the word ''benne'' and ''seed''. Benne, meaning sesame derives from Gullah ''benne'' which is akin to Malinke ''bĕne''. Use Culinary The seeds are eaten whole, mad ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sesamum Pedalioides
''Sesamum'' is a leguminous crop and genus of about 20 species in the flowering plant family Pedaliaceae. The plants are annual or perennial herbs with edible seeds. The best-known member of the genus is sesame, ''Sesamum indicum'' (syn. ''Sesamum orientale''), the source of sesame seeds. The species are primarily African, with some species occurring in India, Sri Lanka, and China. The origin of ''S. indicum'' is uncertain, as it is widely cultivated and naturalized in tropical regions. The genus is closely related to the strictly African genus '' Ceratotheca'' and is itself probably African in origin. Species Species include: *'' Sesamum abbreviatum'' Merxm. *''Sesamum alatum'' Thonn. *'' Sesamum angolense'' Welw. *'' Sesamum biapiculatum'' De Wild. *'' Sesamum calycinum'' Welw. *'' Sesamum capense'' Burm. f. *'' Sesamum digitaloides'' Welw. ex Schinz *'' Sesamum gracile'' Endl. *''Sesamum hopkinsii'' Suess. *''Sesamum indicum'' L. *'' Sesamum lamiifolium'' Engl. *'' Sesamum lat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sesamum Parviflorum
''Sesamum'' is a leguminous crop and genus of about 20 species in the flowering plant family Pedaliaceae. The plants are annual or perennial herbs with edible seeds. The best-known member of the genus is sesame, ''Sesamum indicum'' (syn. ''Sesamum orientale''), the source of sesame seeds. The species are primarily African, with some species occurring in India, Sri Lanka, and China. The origin of ''S. indicum'' is uncertain, as it is widely cultivated and naturalized in tropical regions. The genus is closely related to the strictly African genus '' Ceratotheca'' and is itself probably African in origin. Species Species include: *'' Sesamum abbreviatum'' Merxm. *''Sesamum alatum'' Thonn. *'' Sesamum angolense'' Welw. *'' Sesamum biapiculatum'' De Wild. *'' Sesamum calycinum'' Welw. *'' Sesamum capense'' Burm. f. *'' Sesamum digitaloides'' Welw. ex Schinz *'' Sesamum gracile'' Endl. *''Sesamum hopkinsii'' Suess. *''Sesamum indicum'' L. *'' Sesamum lamiifolium'' Engl. *'' Sesamum lat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sesamum Mombazense
''Sesamum'' is a leguminous crop and genus of about 20 species in the flowering plant family Pedaliaceae. The plants are annual or perennial herbs with edible seeds. The best-known member of the genus is sesame, ''Sesamum indicum'' (syn. ''Sesamum orientale''), the source of sesame seeds. The species are primarily African, with some species occurring in India, Sri Lanka, and China. The origin of ''S. indicum'' is uncertain, as it is widely cultivated and naturalized in tropical regions. The genus is closely related to the strictly African genus '' Ceratotheca'' and is itself probably African in origin. Species Species include: *'' Sesamum abbreviatum'' Merxm. *''Sesamum alatum'' Thonn. *'' Sesamum angolense'' Welw. *'' Sesamum biapiculatum'' De Wild. *'' Sesamum calycinum'' Welw. *'' Sesamum capense'' Burm. f. *'' Sesamum digitaloides'' Welw. ex Schinz *'' Sesamum gracile'' Endl. *''Sesamum hopkinsii'' Suess. *''Sesamum indicum'' L. *'' Sesamum lamiifolium'' Engl. *'' Sesamum lat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sesamum Macranthum
''Sesamum'' is a leguminous crop and genus of about 20 species in the flowering plant family Pedaliaceae. The plants are annual or perennial herbs with edible seeds. The best-known member of the genus is sesame, ''Sesamum indicum'' (syn. ''Sesamum orientale''), the source of sesame seeds. The species are primarily African, with some species occurring in India, Sri Lanka, and China. The origin of ''S. indicum'' is uncertain, as it is widely cultivated and naturalized in tropical regions. The genus is closely related to the strictly African genus '' Ceratotheca'' and is itself probably African in origin. Species Species include: *'' Sesamum abbreviatum'' Merxm. *''Sesamum alatum'' Thonn. *'' Sesamum angolense'' Welw. *'' Sesamum biapiculatum'' De Wild. *'' Sesamum calycinum'' Welw. *'' Sesamum capense'' Burm. f. *'' Sesamum digitaloides'' Welw. ex Schinz *'' Sesamum gracile'' Endl. *''Sesamum hopkinsii'' Suess. *''Sesamum indicum'' L. *'' Sesamum lamiifolium'' Engl. *'' Sesamum lat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sesamum Lepidotum
''Sesamum'' is a leguminous crop and genus of about 20 species in the flowering plant family Pedaliaceae. The plants are annual or perennial herbs with edible seeds. The best-known member of the genus is sesame, ''Sesamum indicum'' (syn. ''Sesamum orientale''), the source of sesame seeds. The species are primarily African, with some species occurring in India, Sri Lanka, and China. The origin of ''S. indicum'' is uncertain, as it is widely cultivated and naturalized in tropical regions. The genus is closely related to the strictly African genus ''Ceratotheca'' and is itself probably African in origin. Species Species include: *'' Sesamum abbreviatum'' Merxm. *''Sesamum alatum'' Thonn. *'' Sesamum angolense'' Welw. *'' Sesamum biapiculatum'' De Wild. *'' Sesamum calycinum'' Welw. *'' Sesamum capense'' Burm. f. *'' Sesamum digitaloides'' Welw. ex Schinz *''Sesamum gracile'' Endl. *''Sesamum hopkinsii'' Suess. *''Sesamum indicum'' L. *'' Sesamum lamiifolium'' Engl. *'' Sesamum latif ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |