Senna rotundifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Authors:
Pers.
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tro
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061571
Common Names
- Senna Rotundifolia
- Round-Leaf Senna
- Round-Leaved Senna
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senna rotundifolia (also called Senna bicapsularis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia, and is found in open woodlands, grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senna rotundifolia is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, constipation, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senna rotundifolia is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a flat, oblong-shaped seed with a yellow-brown color. The seedlings are yellowish-green in color with two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senna rotundifolia is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in West Africa, Central Africa, and East Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Senna rotundifolia
Senna rotundifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13072213: Based on the initial data import
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.