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Synonyms: |
Cassia floribunda Cav. |
Common names: | Smooth senna (English) |
Frequency: | Frequent, mainly in higher rainfall areas |
Status: | Introduced |
Description: |
Shrub or small tree. Leaves with 3-4 pairs of pinnae with glands between each of the pairs. Pods terete, black. |
Notes: | |
Derivation of specific name: | septem[n]trionalis: northern |
Habitat: | In woodland, disturbed grassland and at the edges of submontane and riverine forests; sometimes in stream beds. |
Altitude range: (metres) | 1060 - 1610 m |
Flowering time: | |
Worldwide distribution: | Native of Mexico and Central America; now a pantropical weed. |
Zimbabwe distribution: | W,C,E,S |
Growth form(s): | Tree, shrub over 2 m. |
Endemic status: | |
Red data list status: | |
Insects associated with this species: | Catopsilia florella (Food plant) |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Images last updated: | Saturday 31 December 2005 |
Literature: |
Baumann, G. (2005). Photographic Guide to Wildflowers of Malawi Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi Pages 48 - 49. (Includes a picture). Brummitt, R.K., Chikuni, A.C., Lock, J.M. & Polhill, R.M. (2007). Leguminosae Subfamily Caesalpinioideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(2) Pages 158 - 159. Burrows, J.E., Burrows, S.M., Lötter, M.C. & Schmidt, E. (2018). Trees and Shrubs Mozambique Publishing Print Matters (Pty), Cape Town. Page 267. (Includes a picture). Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 51. Drummond, R.B. (1972). A list of Rhodesian Legumes. Kirkia 8(2) Page 212. as Cassia floribunda Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 44. |
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