Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kuhlmannii
ID:
179189

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoehne

Source:
ildis

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Relat. Commiss. Linhas Telegr. Estratég. Matto Grosso Amazonas12: t. 185, f. 1 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178518

Common Names

  • Kuhlmann's Senna
  • Senna kuhlmannii

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Synonyms

  • Cassia cachimboensis H.S.Irwin & Barneby [valid]
  • Cassia kuhlmannii Hoehne [valid]

Description

Senna kuhlmannii (also called 'Kuhlmann's Senna', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Senna kuhlmannii is used as a food source for livestock, as a green manure crop, and as a soil improver. Its leaves can be used as a tea substitute and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna kuhlmannii is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Senna kuhlmannii

Senna kuhlmannii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Senna kuhlmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna kuhlmannii?

Senna kuhlmannii

What is the common name of Senna kuhlmannii?

Kuhlmann's senna

What is the natural habitat of Senna kuhlmannii?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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