Senna septemtrionalis (Viv.) H.S. Irwin & Barneby

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Senna septemtrionalis

Photo: Bart Wursten
Leopard Rock Game Reserve, Vumba

Senna septemtrionalis

Photo: Bart Wursten
Nyabamba Bridge, Chimanimani District

Senna septemtrionalis

Photo: Bart Wursten
Edge of camp site, Chirinda Forest

Senna septemtrionalis

Photo: Mark Hyde
Rathmore Estate, Chimanimani

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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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Flora of Caprivi: cultivated Senna septemtrionalis
Flora of Malawi: Senna septemtrionalis
Flora of Mozambique: Senna septemtrionalis
Flora of Zambia: Senna septemtrionalis
Flora of Zambia: cultivated Senna septemtrionalis
Flora of Zimbabwe: cultivated Senna septemtrionalis

External websites:

African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Senna septemtrionalis
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Senna septemtrionalis
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Senna septemtrionalis
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Senna septemtrionalis
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IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Senna septemtrionalis
JSTOR Plant Science: Senna septemtrionalis
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Senna septemtrionalis
Plants of the World Online: Senna septemtrionalis
Tropicos: Senna septemtrionalis
Wikipedia: Senna septemtrionalis


Copyright: Mark Hyde, Bart Wursten, Petra Ballings and Meg Coates Palgrave, 2002-24

Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T., Ballings, P. & Coates Palgrave, M. (2024). Flora of Zimbabwe: Species information: Senna septemtrionalis.
https://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=127130, retrieved 19 March 2024

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