Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barclayana
ID:
188740

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sweet) Randell

Source:
ildis

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard.11: 34 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188069

Common Names

  • Barclay's Senna
  • Barclay's Cassia
  • Barclay's Wattle

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Synonyms

  • Cassia barclayana pubescens (Benth.) Symon [valid]
  • Cassia barclayana barclayana [unknown]
  • Cassia barclayana Sweet [valid]
  • Cassia lancifolia Colla [valid]
  • Cassia schinifolia A.DC. [valid]
  • Cassia sophera pubescens Benth. [valid]
  • Cassia sophera barclayana (Sweet) Domin [valid]
  • Cassia occidentalis schinifolia (A.DC.) de Wit [valid]
  • Cassia sophera schinifolia (A.DC.) Benth. [valid]

Description

Senna barclayana (also called Barclay's Senna, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial shrub native to Australia. It has yellow flowers and grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and along watercourses.

Uses & Benefits

Senna barclayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are edible and used as a garnish in salads.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna barclayana has small yellow flowers that are borne in clusters in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have trifoliate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna barclayana is a perennial shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in the late spring or early summer and place them in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Senna barclayana

Senna barclayana is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Senna barclayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna barclayana?

Senna barclayana

What is the common name of Senna barclayana?

Barclay's Senna

What is the family of Senna barclayana?

Fabaceae

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

Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.
Barbara Rae Randell (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Randell' in the authors string.