Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pendula
ID:
165142

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 378 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164471

Common Names

  • Senna Pendula
  • Pendulous Senna
  • Sicklepod

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Synonyms

  • Cassia pendula Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd. [valid]
  • Chamaefistula pendula (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) G.Don [valid]
  • Cassia indecora pendula (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Vogel [valid]

Description

Senna pendula (also called Pendula, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Senna pendula is used for its medicinal properties and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senna pendula var. glabrata (Vogel) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pendula var. eriocarpa (Griseb.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pendula var. hemirostrata (Lassen) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pendula var. ovalifolia (Britton & Rose) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pendula var. recondita H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pendula var. scandens (Benth.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pendula var. stahlii (Urb.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pendula var. tenuifolia (Benth.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pendula var. ambigua H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pendula var. dolichandra H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pendula var. indecora (Kunth) Luckow
Senna pendula var. pendula
Senna pendula var. indistincta H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pendula var. meticola H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pendula var. missionum H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pendula var. paludicola H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pendula var. praeandina H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senna pendula is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Senna pendula can be done through seeds, cuttings, and tissue culture. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. Tissue culture can be used to propagate large numbers of plants quickly.

Where to Find Senna pendula

Senna pendula is native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Senna pendula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna pendula?

Senna pendula

What is the common name of Senna pendula?

Weeping Senna

Where is Senna pendula native to?

Tropical 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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' 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.