Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
surattensis
ID:
179187

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35(1): 81 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178516

Common Names

  • Surat Senna
  • Senna surattensis

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Synonyms

  • Cassia surattensis suffruticosa (J.Koenig ex Roth) K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen [valid]
  • Cassia surattensis Burm.f. [valid]
  • Cassia fastigiata Vahl [valid]
  • Psilorhegma suffruticosa (Roth) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Cassia suffruticosa Roth [valid]
  • Cassia galuca Lam. [unknown]
  • Cassia galuca suffruticosa (Roth) Baker [unknown]
  • Cassia galuca koenigii Kurz [unknown]
  • Cassia surattensis suffruticosa (Roth) Ali [unknown]
  • Senna surattensis suffruticosa (Roth) Isely [unknown]
  • Psilorhegma suffruticosa (Koenig ex Roth) Britton [valid]
  • Cassia spinigera suffruticosa (J.Koenig ex Roth) Ali [valid]
  • Cassia glauca suffruticosa (Koenig ex Roth) Baker [valid]
  • Cassia glauca koenigii Kurz [unknown]
  • Cassia surattensis suffruticosa (J.Koenig ex Roth) Chatterjee [unknown]

Description

Senna surattensis (also called 'Surat 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 surattensis is used as a food source for livestock, as a green manure crop, and as a soil improver. Its leaves can be used as a tea substitute and as a medicinal plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senna surattensis var. glauca (Lam.) X.Y.Zhu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna surattensis 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 surattensis 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 surattensis

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

Senna surattensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna surattensis?

Senna surattensis

What is the common name of Senna surattensis?

Surat senna

What is the natural habitat of Senna surattensis?

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

Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' 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.