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
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.
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