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Description
Rhynchosia Senna, also known as African Catsclaw, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. This plant is native to tropical Africa and is commonly found in savannas, woodlands, and grasslands. It can grow up to 1.5 meters tall and has a spread of about 1 meter. The leaves of Rhynchosia Senna are compound and trifoliate, with each leaflet measuring about 2 to 5 cm long. The flowers are yellow and have a distinctive shape, resembling a claw.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain| Eukarya||————|————–|| Kingdom| Plantae|| Phylum| Anthophyta|| Class| Eudicots|| Order| Fabales|| Family| Fabaceae|| Genus| Rhynchosia|| Species| Rhynchosia senna|
Appearance
Rhynchosia Senna has a unique appearance, with its claw-like yellow flowers and trifoliate leaves. The leaves are green and slightly hairy, and the stem is woody and brown in color. The plant can grow up to 1.5 meters tall and has a spread of about 1 meter. The flowers bloom in the summer and fall, and the plant produces seed pods that are about 10 cm long.
Care Guide
Rhynchosia Senna prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering. It can tolerate partial shade but prefers full sun. Fertilization is not necessary, but adding compost to the soil can improve plant growth. This plant is hardy in USDA zones 8 to 11.
Common Pests & Diseases
Rhynchosia Senna is generally pest-free, but it can be susceptible to spider mites and aphids. These pests can be controlled with insecticidal soap or neem oil. This plant is also prone to root rot if overwatered, and leaf spot if grown in overly humid conditions.
Habitat
Rhynchosia Senna is native to tropical Africa and is commonly found in savannas, woodlands, and grasslands. It prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Rhynchosia Senna a perennial or annual plant?
A: Rhynchosia Senna is a perennial plant.
Q: Does Rhynchosia Senna require fertilization?
A: Fertilization is not necessary, but adding compost to the soil can improve plant growth.
Q: What pests are commonly found on Rhynchosia Senna?
A: Spider mites and aphids can be common pests on Rhynchosia Senna.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for Rhynchosia Senna?
A: Rhynchosia Senna is hardy in USDA zones 8 to 11.
Related Plants
– Senna alata- Senna tora- Cassia fistula- Cassia senna- Cassia javanica
References
– “Rhynchosia Senna.” PlantZAfrica, National Botanical Institute, www.plantzafrica.com/plantqrs/rhynchossen.htm.- “Rhynchosia Senna.” Missouri Botanical Garden, www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=279102.
