Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heptanthera
ID:
1405576

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Randell

Source:
ipni

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard.12: 260 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001418034

Common Names

  • Senna heptanthera
  • Heptanthera Senna
  • Heptanthera Cassia

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Description

Senna heptanthera (also called Seven-flowered Senna, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a rounded, spreading form and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in humid, tropical rainforest habitats, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Senna heptanthera is a popular ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive ailments and as an antispasmodic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna heptanthera has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna heptanthera is a perennial shrub that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is easily propagated by cuttings or seed.

Where to Find Senna heptanthera

Senna heptanthera is native to Mexico and Central America.

Senna heptanthera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna heptanthera?

Senna heptanthera

What is the common name of Senna heptanthera?

Seven-flowered Senna

What is the natural habitat of Senna heptanthera?

Dry, rocky hillsides in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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

IPNI record: 168205-3: Originally associated with wfo-0001419576
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:947545-1: Based on the initial data import