Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilocarina
ID:
499046

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Symon) Randell

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia12: 195 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498378

Common Names

  • Senna Pilocarina
  • Woolly Senna
  • Woolly Cassia

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Synonyms

  • Cassia pilocarina Symon [valid]
  • Senna cardiosperma pilocarina (Symon) Randell [valid]

Description

Senna pilocarina (also called Pilocarpus Senna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has pinnate leaves, yellow flowers, and long, curved seed pods. It grows in open, sunny areas, such as roadsides, disturbed areas, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Senna pilocarina has been used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senna pilocarina is a yellow-orange color and has five petals. The seed is a flat, oval-shaped seed with a brown color. The seedlings are light green in color and have two to three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna pilocarina is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The seeds should be kept warm and moist until germination occurs, which can take up to two months.

Where to Find Senna pilocarina

Senna pilocarina is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Senna pilocarina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna pilocarina?

Senna pilocarina

What is the common name of Senna pilocarina?

Pilocar senna

What is the natural habitat of Senna pilocarina?

It is found in dry, open forests and grasslands in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

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

David Eric Symon (1920-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Symon' in the authors string.
Barbara Rae Randell (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Randell' in the authors string.