Senna podocarpa

Senna podocarpa

Overview

Senna podocarpa is a shrub or small tree native to West and Central Africa, occurring in forest edges, secondary vegetation, and disturbed habitats across

Senna podocarpa is a shrub or small tree native to West and Central Africa, occurring in forest edges, secondary vegetation, and disturbed habitats across countries from Guinea to the Democratic Republic of Congo. It produces yellow flowers in terminal or axillary racemes and narrow cylindrical seed pods, typical of the Senna genus. The species is used locally for medicinal purposes and the wood is occasionally used for small household items.

Taxonomy

Ordem Fabales
Família Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Senna podocarpa

Perguntas frequentes

What family does Senna podocarpa belong to?
Senna podocarpa (Senna podocarpa) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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