Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mandonii
ID:
185503

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 331 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184832

Common Names

  • Senna Mandonii
  • Mandon's Cassia
  • Mandon's Senna

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Synonyms

  • Cassia cookii Killip & J.F.Macbr. [illegitimate]
  • Cassia subelliptica Rusby [valid]
  • Cassia mandonii Benth. [valid]

Description

Senna mandonii (also called Mandon's Senna, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senna mandonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna mandonii has yellow flowers with white centers. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna mandonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seeds should be planted in early spring and should be kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them to a spacing of about 12 inches apart. Senna mandonii requires regular watering and should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Senna mandonii

Senna mandonii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the countries of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Senna mandonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna mandonii?

Senna mandonii

What is the common name of Senna mandonii?

Mandon's Senna

What is the natural habitat of Senna mandonii?

It is native to the Caribbean and 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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Howard Samuel Irwin (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Irwin' in the authors string.