Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ripleyana
ID:
179191

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.S.Irwin & Barneby) H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Phytologia44: 500 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178520

Common Names

  • Ripley's Senna
  • Senna ripleyana

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Description

Senna ripleyana (also called 'Ripley's Senna', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Senna ripleyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna ripleyana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna ripleyana is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Senna ripleyana

Senna ripleyana is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Senna ripleyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna ripleyana?

Senna ripleyana

What is the common name of Senna ripleyana?

Ripley's senna

What is the natural habitat of Senna ripleyana?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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

IPNI record: 1219481-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001057164
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-13048446: Originally associated with wfo-0001057164
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-13048446: Originally associated with wfo-0001057164
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Howard Samuel Irwin (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Irwin' in the authors string.