Oahu Riverhemp

Scientific Name: Sesbania tomentosa Hook. & Arn.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Fabales / Fabaceae / Leguminosae / Sesbania Scop./ Sesbania tomentosa Hook. & Arn.

Oahu Riverhemp
General Information
Usda SymbolSETO3
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrub
Native LocationsSETO3

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Oahu Riverhemp.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)50
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceMedium
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum6.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1600
Planting Density per Acre, Minim400
Precipitation, Maximum40
Precipitation, Minimum20
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)18
Salinity ToleranceHigh
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationProstrate
Active Growth PeriodYear Round
C:N RatioLow
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorRed
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationMedium
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)2.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee2
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Fruit/Seed Period BeginYear Round
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed per Pound22650
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndYear Round
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodIndeterminate
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Oahu Riverhemp

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