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Sesamum Triphyllum
''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 la ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Sesamum Schinzianum
''Sesamum schinzianum'' is a species of flowering plant in the Pedaliaceae family. It is native to Angola and Namibia Namibia (, ), officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in Southern Africa. Its western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Zambia and Angola to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and ea .... It was originally described by Schinz based on information from Ascherson. pp. 182–184 References {{Taxonbar, from=Q17715906 Pedaliaceae Taxa named by Paul Friedrich August Ascherson Flora of Angola Flora of Namibia ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Sesamum Marlothii
''Sesamum marlothii'' is a species of flowering plant in the same genus as sesame. It is native to western South Africa. It was originally described as similar to ''S. schinzianum'' but differing in various ways, including having the lower leaves with three parts, shorter stalks of the flowers and fruit, capsules half the size, and somewhat larger seeds. p. 257 References {{Taxonbar, from=Q17715912 Pedaliaceae ...
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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 ...
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