Senna catingae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) L.P.Queiroz
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Legum. Caatinga: 105 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744654
Common Names
- Senna Catingae
- Senna
- Catingae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senna catingae (also called Catinga Senna, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and produces clusters of yellow, star-shaped flowers. It is found in tropical forests and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senna catingae is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Senna catingae flower has 5 white petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senna catingae is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Senna catingae
Senna catingae is native to South America.
Senna catingae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senna catingae?
Senna catingae
What type of plant is Senna catingae?
Herb
Where is Senna catingae native to?
Brazil
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
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Luciano Paganucci de Queiroz (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Queiroz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77100742-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Senna catingae (Harms) L.P.Queiroz: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.