Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
divaricata
ID:
194006

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees & Blume) Lock

Source:
ildis

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.43: 339 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193335

Common Names

  • Divaricate Senna
  • Senna Divaricata
  • Divaricate Cassia

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Synonyms

  • Cassia divaricata Nees & Blume [deprecated]
  • Senna divaricata (Nees & Blume) K.Larsen [deprecated]
  • Cassia reinwardtii Hassk. [valid]
  • Cassia adenantha Zoll. & Moritzi [valid]
  • Cassia bifida Zoll. & Moritzi [valid]
  • Cassia divaricata Nees & Blume [valid]

Description

Senna divaricata (also called Divaricate Senna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 5 m tall. It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Senna divaricata is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of firewood, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna divaricata has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, dark brown and flattened. Its seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna divaricata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water. It can be propagated by cuttings or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Senna divaricata

Senna divaricata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Senna divaricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna divaricata?

Senna divaricata

What is the common name of Senna divaricata?

Divaricata's Senna

What is the natural habitat of Senna divaricata?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
John Michael Lock (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lock' in the authors string.