Status:
valid
Authors:
H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 101 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175381
Common Names
- Trollius-Flowered Senna
- Trollius-Leaved Senna
- Trollius-Like Senna
Description
Senna trolliiflora (also called Trolli's senna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in the tropical regions of South America. It has a spreading crown and grows to a height of up to 5 m. It has pinnate leaves and yellow flowers with five petals. It is found in tropical forests, open woodlands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Senna trolliiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Senna trolliiflora are yellow, with five petals and a short, curved style. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senna trolliiflora is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Senna trolliiflora
Senna trolliiflora is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Senna trolliiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senna trolliiflora?
Senna trolliiflora
What is the common name of Senna trolliiflora?
Troll's Senna
Where is Senna trolliiflora native to?
Senna trolliiflora is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
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