Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
globosa
ID:
1036771

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bocage & Miotto) L.P.Queiroz

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Legum. Caatinga: 196 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036109

Common Names

  • Senegalia globosa
  • Globose Senegalia
  • Globose Senegalia Tree

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Description

Senegalia globosa (also called Senegalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a small shrub with white flowers and is native to the tropical forests of Central America. It grows in humid areas, such as in the understory of tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Senegalia globosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senegalia globosa has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved pistil. The seeds are small, black, and round with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with thin, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senegalia globosa is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Senegalia globosa

Senegalia globosa is native to tropical and subtropical regions and can be found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places.

Species in the Senegalia genus

Senegalia berlandieri, Senegalia greggii, Senegalia hayesii, Senegalia macilenta, Senegalia picachensis, Senegalia interior, Senegalia roemeriana, Senegalia westiana, Senegalia polyphylla, Senegalia tamarindifolia, Senegalia albizioides, Senegalia guarensis, Senegalia laeta, Senegalia latifoliola, Senegalia lewisii, Senegalia limae, Senegalia polyacantha, Senegalia ricoae, Senegalia stenocarpa, Senegalia galpinii, Senegalia mellifera, Senegalia schweinfurthii, Senegalia brevispica, Senegalia rhytidocarpa, Senegalia globosa, Senegalia angustifolia, Senegalia emoryana, Senegalia painteri, Senegalia peninsularis, Senegalia polyphylla, Senegalia riparia, Senegalia rugata, Senegalia saltilloensis, Senegalia striata, Senegalia subsessilis, Senegalia ferruginea, Senegalia alemquerensis, Senegalia altiscandens, Senegalia amazonica, Senegalia bahiensis, Senegalia bonariensis, Senegalia catharinensis, Senegalia emilioana, Senegalia etilis, Senegalia fiebrigii, Senegalia giganticarpa, Senegalia gilliesii, Senegalia grandistipula, Senegalia huberi, Senegalia kallunkiae,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Silvia Tersinha Sfoggia Miotto (1952-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miotto' in the authors string.
Luciano Paganucci de Queiroz (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Queiroz' in the authors string.
Ana Luiza du Bocage Neta (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bocage' in the authors string.