Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
siamea
ID:
165416

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 98 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164745

Common Names

  • Siamea Cassia
  • Senna Cassia
  • Senna Siamea

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Synonyms

  • Cassia siamea Lam. [valid]
  • Sciacassia siamea (Lam.) Britton & Rose [deprecated]
  • Cassia arborea Macfad. [valid]
  • Cassia siamea puberula Kurz [valid]
  • Chamaefistula gigantea (Bertero ex DC.) G.Don [valid]
  • Cassia florida Vahl [valid]
  • Cassia gigantea Bertero ex DC. [valid]
  • Cassia sumatrana Roxb. ex Hornem. [valid]
  • Cassia sumatrana DC. [unknown]
  • Senna sumatrana (Roxb. ex Hornem.) Roxb. [valid]
  • Sciacassia siamea (Lam.) Britton [unknown]

Description

Senna siamea (also called Siamese Senna, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It typically reaches heights of 1-2 m and has a dense, spreading canopy. It grows in a variety of habitats, from moist forests to dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Senna siamea is used as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments such as fever, indigestion, constipation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Senna siamea are yellow, with five petals and a long, curved stamen. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two opposite leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna siamea is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny position.

Where to Find Senna siamea

Senna siamea is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It can be found in tropical forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Senna siamea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna siamea?

Senna siamea

What is the common name of Senna siamea?

Siamese Cassia

What is the natural habitat of Senna siamea?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
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.