Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
podocarpa
ID:
184831

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guill. & Perr.) Lock

Source:
ildis

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.43: 340 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184160

Common Names

  • Podocarp Senna
  • Sicklepod Senna
  • Sicklepod

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Synonyms

  • Cassia podocarpa Guill. & Perr. [valid]
  • Cassia afzeliana Vogel [valid]

Description

Senna podocarpa (also called Podocarp Senna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m in height. It is native to Angola, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, and grows in dry woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Senna podocarpa is used as a medicinal plant in traditional African medicine. It is also used as a source of food and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Senna podocarpa are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna podocarpa is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Senna podocarpa

Senna podocarpa is native to South Africa. It can be found growing in dry, sandy soils, such as in deserts and in open woodlands.

Senna podocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna podocarpa?

Senna podocarpa

What is the common name of Senna podocarpa?

Podocarp Senna

Where is Senna podocarpa found?

Southern United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

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

John Michael Lock (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lock' in the authors string.
George Samuel Perrottet (1790-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perr.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Antoine Guillemin (1796-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guill.' in the authors string.