Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
204114

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.Heyne ex Roth) V.Singh

Source:
ildis

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot.16: 600 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203443

Common Names

  • Senna montana
  • Montana Senna
  • Senna Montana

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Synonyms

  • Cassia montana B.Heyne ex Roth [valid]
  • Cassia setigera DC. [valid]
  • Senna glauca Roxb. [valid]

Description

Senna montana (also called Mountain Senna, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India and Southeast Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows to a height of 3-4 feet. It is found in tropical and subtropical areas, and prefers dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Senna montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, boils, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna montana has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender seed pod. The seedlings have a pair of leaves with a pointed tip and a thin stem. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna montana is an annual herb that can be propagated from seed. It prefers well-drained, sandy soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). To propagate from seed, sow in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Senna montana

Senna montana is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests, scrub forests, and wastelands.

Senna montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna montana?

Senna montana

What is the common name of Senna montana?

Mountain Senna

What is the natural habitat of Senna montana?

Dry, rocky soils in 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

Benjamin Heyne (1770-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Heyne' in the authors string.
Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
Vijendra Singh (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.Singh' in the authors string.