Sesbania is a species of legume that goes by several other names. One of its common synonyms is the Australian pea, which refers to its origin in Australia. Another synonym for sesbania is the swamp pea, which alludes to its ability to thrive in wetland habitats. The plant is also known as the Egyptian rattlepod, due to its discovery in Egypt and the rattling sound made by its mature seeds. In India, sesbania is called danchi or dhaincha and is often used as a green manure crop. It is also known as a medicinal plant and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.