Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aciphylla
ID:
1062220

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth. ex A.Gray) Randell

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard.12: 204 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061558

Common Names

  • Senna aciphylla
  • Aciphylla's Senna
  • Aciphylla Senna

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Description

Senna aciphylla (also called Aciphyllous Senna, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It grows to a height of up to 10 feet, with trifoliate leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Senna aciphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna aciphylla has yellow flowers with five petals and a single seed in each pod. The seedlings are small, with two seed leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna aciphylla is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Senna aciphylla

Senna aciphylla is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Species in the Senna genus

Senna corymbosa, Senna didymobotrya, Senna septemtrionalis, Senna bacillaris, Senna hirsuta, Senna italica, Senna ligustrina, Senna multijuga, Senna obtusifolia, Senna occidentalis, Senna pendula, Senna polyphylla, Senna alexandrina, Senna siamea, Senna sophera, Senna spectabilis, Senna splendida, Senna timoriensis, Senna multiglandulosa, Senna tora, Senna acanthoclada, Senna aculeata, Senna acuparata, Senna acuruensis, Senna acutisepala, Senna affinis, Senna andrieuxii, Senna angulata, Senna angustisiliqua, Senna aphylla, Senna apiculata, Senna apsidoneura, Senna araucarietorum, Senna argentea, Senna arida, Senna aristeguietae, Senna armata, Senna arnottiana, Senna aurantia, Senna aversiflora, Senna aymara, Senna bauhinioides, Senna benitoensis, Senna birostris, Senna brongniartii, Senna burkartiana, Senna cajamarcae, Senna cana, Senna candolleana, Senna caudata,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Barbara Rae Randell (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Randell' in the authors string.