Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barnebyana
ID:
178233

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lass.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Brittonia33: 513 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000177562

Common Names

  • Barneby's Senna
  • Barneby Senna
  • Barneby's Cassia

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Description

Senna barnebyana (also called Barneby's Senna, among many other common names) is a shrub with bright yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senna barnebyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a shade tree, and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna barnebyana has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved stamen. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna barnebyana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Senna barnebyana

Senna barnebyana is native to South America and can be found in dry and moist forests.

Senna barnebyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna barnebyana?

Senna barnebyana

What is the common name of Senna barnebyana?

Barneby's Senna

What is the natural habitat of Senna barnebyana?

Dry, rocky slopes and ridges

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