Status:
valid
Authors:
A.O.Araujo & V.C.Souza
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia58: 360 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001037352
Common Names
- Senna biglandularis
- Large-gland Senna
- Large-gland Senna
Description
Senna biglandularis (also called Biglandular Senna, among many other common names) is a small shrub species found in South America. It is a slender, erect shrub with a yellowish-green color and a smooth texture. It prefers moist, shady habitats, and is found in forests, grasslands, and other areas with high humidity. It is native to Brazil and other parts of South America.
Uses & Benefits
Senna biglandularis is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senna biglandularis has yellow flowers with four petals and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senna biglandularis is a species of plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5. It is best grown in partial shade, and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. It can be propagated by seed in spring or summer, or by cuttings in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Senna biglandularis
Senna biglandularis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
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