Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vogel) Wiersema
Source:
ildis
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Taxon38: 652 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186990
Common Names
- Senna appendiculata
- Appendiculata
- Appendiculata Senna
Synonyms
- Senna australis H.S.Irwin & Barneby [valid]
- Cassia appendiculata Vogel [valid]
- Cassia australis Vell. [illegitimate]
Description
Senna appendiculata (also called Appendiculate Senna, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical Africa. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are divided into three leaflets. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Senna appendiculata is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, rheumatism, and stomach pain. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senna appendiculata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senna appendiculata is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a warm, moist environment.
Where to Find Senna appendiculata
Senna appendiculata can be found in Central and South America.
Senna appendiculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senna appendiculata?
Senna appendiculata
What is the common name of Senna appendiculata?
Appendiculate Senna
What is the natural habitat of Senna appendiculata?
It is native to tropical 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