Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flexuosa
ID:
498886

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Randell) Randell

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia12: 195 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498218

Common Names

  • Senna flexuosa
  • Flexuous Senna
  • Flexuous Cassia

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Description

Senna flexuosa (also called Flexuous 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 flexuosa has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna flexuosa 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 flexuosa 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 flexuosa

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

Senna flexuosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna flexuosa?

Senna flexuosa

What is the common name of Senna flexuosa?

Flexuous senna

What is the natural habitat of Senna flexuosa?

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