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. ==References==