Senna artemisioides - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Authors:
Isely
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209726
Common Names
- Senna artemisioides
- Artemisioides Senna
- Artemisioides Cassia
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- Cassia nemophila nemophila [unknown]
Description
Senna artemisioides (also called 'Silver Cassia', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Americas. It has yellow flowers and its fruits are pods containing up to 4 seeds. It is found in dry and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Senna artemisioides is used as an ornamental plant and for soil conservation. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senna artemisioides has small, purple flowers, and its seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are thin and have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senna artemisioides is an annual herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Senna artemisioides
Senna artemisioides is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils in the western states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.
Senna artemisioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senna artemisioides?
Senna artemisioides
What is the common name of Senna artemisioides?
Artemisia-like Senna
What is the natural habitat of Senna artemisioides?
Dry grasslands and scrublands
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-55730: Based on the initial data import
Duane Isely (1918-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Isely' in the authors string.