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Sesamum indicum L.

Taxonomy

Domain
Eukaryota

Kingdom
Plantae

Phylum
Magnoliophyta

Class
Magnoliopsida (= Dicotyledoneae)

Order
Lamiales

Family
Pedaliaceae

Genus
Sesamum

Species
indicum

Taxon category: Accepted

Syn.: Dysosmon amoenum Raf., Sesamum orientale L.

Origin: Introduced - established

Introduction

Introduced status: Naturalized

Invasive status: No data

Distribution

Map of specimen collection localities or observation records for this species in our collections database.

References

  • Jaramillo, P. Bassantes, J. & Tye, A. (2005) Viability of seeds in food products proposed for field trips in Galapagos. Noticias de Galápagos 63: 16-18.
  • Jaramillo, P. Bassantes, J. & Tye, A. (2005) Viability of seeds in food products proposed for field trips in Galapagos. Noticias de Galápagos 63: 16-18.

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"Galapagos Species Database, Sesamum indicum", dataZone. Charles Darwin Foundation, https://datazone.darwinfoundation.org/en/checklist/?species=18511. Accessed 3 November 2026.