Senna italica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mill.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8: n.° 2 (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164042
Common Names
- Senna italica
- Italian Senna
- Italian-leaf Senna
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- Cassia italica (Mill.) F.W.Andrews [unknown]
- Cassia obovata Collad. [illegitimate]
- Cassia italica italica [unknown]
- Cassia ligustrina Mill. [unknown]
- Cassia obtusa Roxb. [unknown]
- Cassia italica (Mill.) Spreng. [valid]
- Cassia porturegalis Bancr. [deprecated]
- Senna obovata Link [illegitimate]
Description
Senna italica (also called Italian Senna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry, open forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Senna italica is used as a food source and is also used in traditional medicine. It is also used as a dye and for making rope.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Senna italica sub. italicaSenna italica sub. arachoides (Burch.) Lock
Senna italica sub. micrantha (Brenan) Lock
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Senna italica are yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are pale green and have long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senna italica is a perennial plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-draining soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Senna italica
Senna italica is native to tropical Africa and is found in open woodland and grassland. It is also found in the savannahs of West Africa and in the lowland rainforest of Central Africa.
Senna italica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senna italica?
Senna italica
What is the family of Senna italica?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Senna italica?
Italian Senna
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.
Legume Data Portal link for: Senna italica Mill.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.