139 observations
Sesamum radiatum
Sesamum radiatum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Lamiales βΊFamily: Pedaliaceae βΊGenus: Sesamum
About
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, and vegetable sesame. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Sesamum radiatum is Sesamum radiatum.
- Sesamum radiatum belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Sesamum radiatum belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Sesamum radiatum belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Sesamum radiatum belongs to the order Lamiales.
- Sesamum radiatum belongs to the family Pedaliaceae.
- Sesamum radiatum belongs to the genus Sesamum.