Accession Count: 4
Common Name:
Argentine desert senna, leafless senna
Family Name:
Fabaceae
Botanical Name:
Senna aphylla
Sub Species:
Variety:
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Cultivar:
Characteristics:
The Argentine desert senna is a deciduous species that is leafless and photosynthesizes through its stiff green stems. Another common name of this species is leafless senna.
Compound:
Sen aph
Geographic Origin:
West Argentina
Ecozone Origin:
Neotropic
Biome Origin:
Natural History:
The Senna aphylla is endemic to west Argentina where is was then distributed to the south ().
Cultivation Notes:
The Shrub has a hardiness of 20ºF and blooms anywhere from the start of spring throughout the fall season.
Ethnobotany:
The species has a natural xeriscape value that people consider when landscaping.
Height:
6 - 10 feet
Width:
6 - 10 feet
Growth Rate:
Grow Season:
Flower Season:
Spring
Color:
Yellow
Function:
Spread:
Non-spreading
Allergen:
Non-allergenic
Invasive:
Toxicity:
Hardy:
Hardy
Water Use:
Low water Use
Citations:
- Jones, Warren D, and Charles M Sacamano. Landscape Plants for Dry Regions: More Than 600 Species from around the World. Fisher Books, 2000.
- eol.org
