Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.Fitzg.) Randell
Source:
ipni
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard.12: 265 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001418031
Common Names
- Senna cladophylla
- Cladophyll Senna
- Cladophyll Cassia
Description
Senna cladophylla (also called Cladophyll Senna, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a rounded, spreading form and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in humid, tropical rainforest habitats, often near rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Senna cladophylla is a popular ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive ailments and as an antispasmodic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senna cladophylla has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senna cladophylla is a perennial shrub that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is easily propagated by cuttings or seed.
Where to Find Senna cladophylla
Senna cladophylla is found in tropical rainforests in South and Central America.
Senna cladophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senna cladophylla?
Senna cladophylla
What is the common name of Senna cladophylla?
Cladophyll Senna
What is the natural habitat of Senna cladophylla?
Dry, rocky hillsides in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
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