Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aphylla
ID:
175820

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 570 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175149

Common Names

  • Aphylla Senna
  • Velvet-Leaf Senna
  • Feather-Leaf Senna

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Synonyms

  • Senna fabrisii (L.Bravo) H.S.Irwin & Barneby [unknown]
  • Senna rigida (Hieron.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby [unknown]
  • Senna trichosepala (Chodat & Wilczek) H.S.Irwin & Barneby [unknown]
  • Cassia aphylla Cav. [valid]
  • Cassia aphylla rigida Hieron. [unknown]
  • Cassia rigida (Hieron.) Burkart [unknown]
  • Cassia aphylla trichosepala Chodat & Wilczek [unknown]
  • Cassia aphylla virgata Burkart [valid]
  • Cassia aphylla divaricata Hieron. [valid]
  • Cassia aphylla divaricata (Hieron.) L.Bravo [valid]
  • Cassia fabrisii Bravo [unknown]
  • Cassia rigida inermis Bravo [unknown]
  • Cassia trichosepala (Chodat & Wilczek) Bravo [unknown]
  • Senna aphylla divaricata (Hieron.) Bravo [valid]
  • Senna rigida inermis (Bravo) Bravo [unknown]

Description

Senna aphylla (also called Aphyllous Senna, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a slender stem and its leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and pubescent. It is found in open or disturbed areas, such as roadsides, pastures, and abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Senna aphylla is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna aphylla has yellow flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna aphylla is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall.

Where to Find Senna aphylla

Senna aphylla is native to Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. It is found in dry open areas, often near the coast.

Senna aphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna aphylla?

Senna aphylla

What is the common name of Senna aphylla?

Leafless Senna

What is the natural habitat of Senna aphylla?

Senna aphylla is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Africa.

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

Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Howard Samuel Irwin (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Irwin' in the authors string.