Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phyllodinea
ID:
1039459

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Symon

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard.18: 102 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001038797

Common Names

  • Senna
  • Phyllodinea
  • Senna phyllodinea

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Description

Senna phyllodinea (also called 'Leafy Senna', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. It is found in moist, shady forests, as well as in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and plantations.

Uses & Benefits

Senna phyllodinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. Its leaves can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna phyllodinea has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna phyllodinea is an evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagate by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Senna phyllodinea

Senna phyllodinea can be found in South 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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
David Eric Symon (1920-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Symon' in the authors string.