Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
184227

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 121 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183556

Common Names

  • Senna Fruticosa
  • Shrubby Senna
  • Shrubby Cassia

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Synonyms

  • Cassia fruticosa Mill. [valid]
  • Chamaefistula berlandieri (Benth.) Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Chamaefistula densiflora (M.Martens & Galeotti) Britton [deprecated]
  • Chamaefistula fruticosa (Mill.) Pittier [valid]
  • Chamaefistula ignota Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Chamaefistula sinaloana Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Cassia axillaris Sesse & Moc. [valid]
  • Cassia berlandieri Benth. [valid]
  • Cassia densiflora M.Martens & Galeotti [valid]
  • Cassia biciliaris L.f. [unknown]
  • Chamaefistula densiflora (M.Martens & Galeotti) Britton & Rose [valid]

Description

Senna fruticosa (also called 'Fruitful Senna', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Africa and Asia. It grows to a height of up to 5 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Senna fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments. The leaves are also used as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna fruticosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna fruticosa is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate moderate drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Senna fruticosa

Senna fruticosa can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka.

Senna fruticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna fruticosa?

Senna fruticosa

What is the common name of Senna fruticosa?

Shrubby Senna

What is the natural habitat of Senna fruticosa?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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

Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' 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.