Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cernua
ID:
175854

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Balb.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 419 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175183

Common Names

  • Cernua Senna
  • Senna Cernua
  • Slender Senna

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Synonyms

  • Cassia macrocarpa Micheli [valid]
  • Cassia sulcata DC. [valid]
  • Cassia cernua Balb. [valid]

Description

Senna cernua (also called Nodding Senna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and flat, twisted pods. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Senna cernua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senna cernua is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped pod. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna cernua can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Senna cernua

Senna cernua can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

Senna cernua FAQ

What are the common names of Senna cernua?

Drooping senna, drooping cassia, and cernua senna

What is the growth habit of Senna cernua?

It is a small shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall

What is the native range of Senna cernua?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

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

Giovanni Battista Balbis (1765-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balb.' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Howard Samuel Irwin (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Irwin' in the authors string.