Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leandrii
ID:
196455

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ghesq.) Du Puy

Source:
ildis

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.50: 582 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195784

Common Names

  • Leandri's Senna
  • Leandri's Cassia
  • Leandri's Tree

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Synonyms

  • Cassia leandrii Ghesq. [valid]
  • Cassia leandrii maesta Ghesq. [valid]

Description

Senna leandrii (also called Leandri's Senna, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands. It is a small shrub with pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. Its fruits are flat, oblong pods.

Uses & Benefits

Senna leandrii is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other illnesses. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna leandrii has small, yellowish-white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and about 1 mm long. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna leandrii is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Senna leandrii

Senna leandrii is native to Madagascar and can also be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Senna leandrii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna leandrii?

Senna leandrii

What is the common name of Senna leandrii?

Leandre's Senna

Where is Senna leandrii native to?

Madagascar

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 J. Du Puy (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Du Puy' in the authors string.
Jean Hector Paul Auguste Ghesquière (1888-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghesq.' in the authors string.