Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferraria
ID:
498884

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Symon) Randell

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia12: 194 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498216

Common Names

  • Senna Ferraria
  • Ferraria Senna
  • Ferraria Cassia

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Description

Senna ferraria (also called Ferraria's senna, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with a stem up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey, and is found in grasslands and scrub at altitudes of 1,000-2,000 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Senna ferraria has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna ferraria has yellow flowers with five petals and a bell-shaped calyx. The seeds are small, brown and flat. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna ferraria is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn and keep the soil moist until germination.

Where to Find Senna ferraria

Senna ferraria is native to the western Himalayas and can be found in India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

Senna ferraria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna ferraria?

Senna ferraria

What is the common name of Senna ferraria?

Ferruginous senna

What is the natural habitat of Senna ferraria?

It is found in dry, open forests and grasslands in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

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

David Eric Symon (1920-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Symon' in the authors string.
Barbara Rae Randell (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Randell' in the authors string.