Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monilifera
ID:
1063027

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Brittonia44: 266 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062365

Common Names

  • Senna monilifera
  • Monilifera Christmas Senna
  • Christmas Senna

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Description

Senna monilifera (also called Moniliferous Senna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Argentina and Uruguay. It has a spreading, open crown and bipinnate leaves. It grows in dry and moist forests, as well as in savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Senna monilifera is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senna monilifera is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna monilifera is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Senna monilifera

Senna monilifera is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

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

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.