Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hamersleyensis
ID:
498889

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Symon) Randell

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia12: 195 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498221

Common Names

  • Senna hamersleyensis
  • Hamersley Senna
  • Hamersley Cassia

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna hamersleyensis 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 hamersleyensis 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 hamersleyensis

Senna hamersleyensis is native to Australia and can be found in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

Senna hamersleyensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna hamersleyensis?

Senna hamersleyensis

What is the common name of Senna hamersleyensis?

Hamersley's Senna

What is the natural habitat of Senna hamersleyensis?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions 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

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.