Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sulfurea
ID:
184228

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 78 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183557

Common Names

  • Senna Sulfurea
  • Sulfur Senna
  • Sulphur Cassia

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Synonyms

  • Cassia glauca Lam. [valid]
  • Senna speciosa Roxb. [valid]
  • Cassia petropolitana Glaz. [unknown]
  • Cassia arborescens Vahl [unknown]
  • Cassia sulfurea DC. ex Collad. [valid]
  • Cassia enneaphylla J.Koenig ex Wight & Arn. [valid]
  • Cassia surattensis glauca (Lam.) K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen [valid]
  • Senna arborescens Roxb. [valid]
  • Robinia javanica Burm.f. [valid]
  • Cassia sieberi C.Presl [valid]
  • Wellia tagera Rheede [unknown]
  • Psilorhegma glauca (Lam.) O.Deg. & I.Deg. [valid]
  • Senna surattensis glauca (Lam.) X.Y.Zhu [unknown]
  • Senna surattensis sulfurea (Collad.) Randell [valid]

Description

Senna sulfurea (also called 'Sulfur Senna', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Africa and Asia. It grows to a height of up to 5 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Senna sulfurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments. The leaves are also used as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna sulfurea has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna sulfurea is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate moderate drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Senna sulfurea

Senna sulfurea can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka.

Senna sulfurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna sulfurea?

Senna sulfurea

What is the common name of Senna sulfurea?

Sulfur Senna

What is the natural habitat of Senna sulfurea?

Tropical and subtropical dry 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

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.
Louis Théodore Frederic Colladon (1792-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Collad.' in the authors string.