Sesamothamnus is a genus of plant in the family Pedaliaceae. The genus is found from Ethiopia to South Africa.
Taxonomy Sesamothamnus was first named and described in 1869 by Friedrich Welwitsch.
Species As of June 2024, Plants of the World Online accepts six species for this genus: Sesamothamnus benguellensis Welw. Sesamothamnus busseanus Engl. Sesamothamnus guerichii (Engl.) E.A.Bruce Sesamothamnus leistnari P.Craven ex Swanepoel & A.E.van Wyk Sesamothamnus lugardii N.E.Br. Sesamothamnus rivae Engl.
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