Status:
valid
Authors:
(Colla) Hewson
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Telopea11: 97 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498222
Common Names
- Senna barronfieldii
- Barronfield Senna
- Barronfield Cassia
Description
Senna barronfieldii (also called Barronfield's senna, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with a stem up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in grasslands and scrub at altitudes of 1,000-2,000 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Senna barronfieldii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senna barronfieldii has yellow flowers with five petals and a bell-shaped calyx. The seeds are small, brown and flat. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senna barronfieldii is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn and keep the soil moist until germination.
Where to Find Senna barronfieldii
Senna barronfieldii is native to the western Himalayas and can be found in India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
Senna barronfieldii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senna barronfieldii?
Senna barronfieldii
What is the common name of Senna barronfieldii?
Barronfield's Senna
What is the natural habitat of Senna barronfieldii?
Dry, rocky hillsides in India
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