Sesamum indicum

• Common Names
  Sesame
• Synonyms
  Sesamum orientale, Volkameria orientalis, Anthadenia sesamoides
• Family
  Pedaliaceae
• Conclusions by Zone

  Central, North, South

  Moderate Risk/Evaluate

  This species was evaluated with the Predictive Tool and received an intermediate score (1-6).  The Secondary Screening was implemented, but not enough information was available to reach a conclusion.

  Assessment Status: Complete

• Growth Habit
  Forb/Herb
• Origin
  Africa
• Tool Used
  Predictive Tool
• Predictive Tool Score
  3
• Assessment Dates
  2015
• Detailed Data
  • sesamum_indicum_wra_2015.pdf
  • climate_suitability_sesamum_indicum.pdf
• Links
  • USDA Plants Database
  • Atlas of Florida's Vascular Plants