Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
planitiicola
ID:
188467

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Domin) Randell

Source:
ildis

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard.11: 36 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187796

Common Names

  • Senna Planitiicola
  • Flat-Leaf Senna
  • Flat-Leaf Cassia

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Synonyms

  • Cassia planitiicola Domin [valid]

Description

Senna planitiicola (also called Plains Senna, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open woodland, heath and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senna planitiicola is used for ornamental purposes, as a windbreak, and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna planitiicola has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna planitiicola is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Senna planitiicola

Senna planitiicola is found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Senna planitiicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna planitiicola?

Senna planitiicola

What is the common name of Senna planitiicola?

Plains senna

What is the natural habitat of Senna planitiicola?

Open woodlands and grasslands

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

Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
Barbara Rae Randell (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Randell' in the authors string.