Sesban

Three Acacia forages, (phyllodes of A. cyanophylla, leaves of A. seyal, and fruit of A. sieberiana), all containing high levels of polyphenolics, were compared with three protein supplements and another fodder tree Sesbania sesban which is low in polyphenolics. ❋ Unknown (1994)

The slightly less alkaline plains surrounding the lakes are dominated by grasses and by Sesbania sesban, with scattered Acacia xanthophloea trees. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Bark exudates from sesban produce a gum of medium commercial quality. ❋ Unknown (1996)

However, under repeated heavy harvesting S. sesban mortality may increase and plant longevity decrease. ❋ Unknown (1996)

NFTs grown in this type of fodder production system include Acacia nilotica, Albizia lebbeck, Alnus nepalensis, Dalbergia sissoo, Erythrina variegata, Faidherbia albida, Gliricidia septum, Pongamia pinnate, Prosopis cineraria, Sesbania grandiflora and S. sesban. ❋ Unknown (1996)

In climates where sesban grows more vigorously, weeds are shaded out and companion plants may be adversely affected; this type of growth has been observed in Hawaii and Jamaica (Rosherko et al. 1991). ❋ Unknown (1996)

Sesbania sesban: widely distributed multipurpose NFT ❋ Unknown (1996)

The leaves and tender branches of sesban are high in protein (20-25% crude protein) and have high digestibility when consumed by ruminants, such as cattle and goats. ❋ Unknown (1996)

Trials in Australia feeding sesban to heifers showed live weight gains, but trials with young goats in Samoa found a lack of weight gain. ❋ Unknown (1996)

Africa is its center of diversity, and sesban probably originated there its former name is S. aegyptiaca. ❋ Unknown (1996)

Flowers of sesban are known to be added to stews and omelets in some regions, perhaps mainly as a decorative element. ❋ Unknown (1996)

Seed weights range from 55-80 per gram for S. sesban var. sesban to 80-130 per gram for var. nubica. ❋ Unknown (1996)

In some climates, such as the highlands of Kenya, sesban may have a sparse canopy and weed competition can be a problem. ❋ Unknown (1996)

Because sesban grows so rapidly, it has potential for pulpwood production. ❋ Unknown (1996)

From northeastern Africa, S. sesban var. sesban and its variants were spread across southern Asia, possibly by man. ❋ Unknown (1996)

Antinutritional factors are suspected to be present in sesban fodder. ❋ Unknown (1996)

Until further research provides clear guidelines, caution should be used in feeding ruminants with sesban fodder at more than 10-20 percent of diet. ❋ Unknown (1996)

Several varieties of sesban are recognized The botanical distinctions among sesbanias are often difficult for non-botanists to see, and sometimes sesban is confused with the annual types of sesbania ❋ Unknown (1996)

If sesban is cut too low (below 50-100 cm) or too frequent (more than 4-6 cuttings per year) death of the plants can result When cutting sesban it is recommended to leave 10-25% of the foliage on the plants. ❋ Unknown (1996)

This characteristic makes sesban a good intercrop. ❋ Unknown (1996)