Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paposana
ID:
498977

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) Zoellner & San Martin

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Hist. Nat. Valparaiso16: 23 (1983-1985 publ. 1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498309

Common Names

  • Paposana Senna
  • Paposana Senna Plant
  • Paposana Senna Plant

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Synonyms

  • Cassia paposana Phil. [valid]

Description

Senna paposana (also called Paposana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 feet tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have a whitish underside. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in desert scrub, chaparral, and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sesbania fusca is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna paposana has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna paposana is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Senna paposana

Senna paposana is native to South America and can be found in moist, tropical climates.

Senna paposana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna paposana?

Senna paposana

What is the common name of Senna paposana?

Paposana Senna

What is the natural habitat of Senna paposana?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of 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

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Otto Zöllner Schorr (1909-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zoellner' in the authors string.
C. San Martin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'San Martin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:943636-1: Based on the initial data import