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| Identification |
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Genus
Sesamum
Species
indicum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
benne
gingili
sesame
hei zhi ma
Family
PEDALIACEAE
Specimen number
S11387
Data source
HtZn p168;MedPl p268
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' 6" - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Above 40� F
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-07
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
This very tender plant can only survive nighttime temperatures of 40� Fahrenheit. Sesamum indicum needs summer days with high heat. Full sun is ideal for Sesame (also known as benne and gingili). Sesamum indicum is known as hei zhi ma in Chinese. It usually does best in well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
hypoglycemic
liver tonic
tinnitus remedy
galactagogue
Medicinal parts
Seeds
Seed oil
Root
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The seeds are nutty and contain a useful oil. Sesamum indicum is most often used as oil. Sesame (sometimes called benne and gingili) has too many possible beneficial herbal uses to fully enumerate. A few of its uses include: as a hypoglycemic, as a liver tonic, as a tinnitus remedy and as a galactagogue. See the medicinal properties section for the full list. The seeds and the seed oil and even the root are used to prepare herbal remedies.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Oil
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Seeds
Description of edible parts
nutty and contain a useful oil
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Sesamum indicum has an annual life cycle. Leaves: Sesame (locally known in some parts as benne and gingili) has 3" to 5" oval leaves. Flowers: This plant has 1" bell shaped flowers which emerge between stem and leaf. The flowers are usually a white color.
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