Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
didymobotrya
ID:
164397

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 467 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163726

Common Names

  • Twin-podded Senna
  • Twin-podded Cassia
  • Common Twin-podded Senna

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Synonyms

  • Cassia didymobotrya Fresen. [valid]
  • Cassia nairobiensis L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Cassia verdickii De Wild. [valid]
  • Cassia bracteosa Welw. ex W.Bull [valid]
  • Chamaesenna didymobotrya (Fresen.) Small [valid]
  • Cassia nairobensis L.H.Bailey [invalid]

Description

Senna didymobotrya (also called Twin-podded Senna, among many other common names) is an annual plant with a height of up to 1 meter. It has a woody stem and its leaves are pinnate. It is native to India and is found in dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Senna didymobotrya is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a soil improver and to reduce soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna didymobotrya has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are light green and have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna didymobotrya is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

Where to Find Senna didymobotrya

Senna didymobotrya is native to the western United States, including California, Nevada, and Arizona.

Senna didymobotrya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna didymobotrya?

Senna didymobotrya

What is the common name of Senna didymobotrya?

Twin-pod Senna

What is the natural habitat of Senna didymobotrya?

Dry open woodlands and grasslands

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

Georg Fresenius (1808-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fresen.' 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.