Status:
valid
Authors:
(Herbert) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Source:
ildis
Year:
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209642
Common Names
- Aversifolia Senna
- Aversifolia Cassia
- Aversifolia Shower-Tree
Synonyms
- Cassia aversifolia Herbert [unknown]
Description
Senna aversifolia (also called Aversive Senna, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Africa. It has yellow flowers and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Senna aversifolia 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 aversifolia has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are thin and have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senna aversifolia is a hardy shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. When grown from cuttings, it should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks.
Where to Find Senna aversifolia
Senna aversifolia is native to Africa and the Middle East.
Senna aversifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senna aversifolia?
Senna aversifolia
What are the common names of Senna aversifolia?
Turn-away senna
What is the natural habitat of Senna aversifolia?
Dry grasslands and stony slopes
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