Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cardiosperma
ID:
1062231

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Randell

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard.12: 244 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061569

Common Names

  • Senna Cardiosperma
  • Heartseed Senna
  • Heartseed Wild Sensitive Plant

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Description

Senna cardiosperma (also called Cardiospermum grandiflorum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia, and is found in open woodlands, grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senna cardiosperma is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and malaria. It is also used as a natural insecticide and for its ornamental value.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senna cardiosperma sub. gawlerensis Randell
Senna cardiosperma sub. cardiosperma
Senna cardiosperma sub. microphylla Randell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senna cardiosperma is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a flat, oblong-shaped seed with a yellow-brown color. The seedlings are yellowish-green in color with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna cardiosperma is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in West Africa, Central Africa, and East Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Senna cardiosperma

Senna cardiosperma is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Barbara Rae Randell (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Randell' in the authors string.