Senna multijuga
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Taxon |
Family |
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Senna multijuga (Rich) Irwin & Barneby |
Fabaceae |
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| The tree in its native habitat in Brazil Credit: H Kress |
Introduced plant in Australia |
Common names: False sicklepod
Synonyms: Cassia multijuga Rich
Life form: Small tree
Biology/Ecology:
Dispersal: Introduced by humans as an ornamental.
Reproduction: Produces yellow hermaphroditic flowers and fruit that is 10 to 20 cm long. Flowers are pollinated by bees and the plant is able to self-fertilise. Out-crossing rates are variable among individuals and populations. Fruit contains many seeds
Herbivores: No information available.
Resistant stages: No information available.
Habitat:
Native habitat: No information available.
Habitat occupied in invaded range: No information available.
Habitat requirements:
| Altitude | No information available. |
| Light | No information available. |
| Temperature | No information available. |
| Annual rainfall | No information available. |
| Soil | Adapted to poor soils. |
Distribution:
Native to tropical America
Introduced range: Introduced but not considered invasive in Tanzania and Australia.
Impacts:
Ecosystem: This plant is a pioneer species, rapidly colonising disturbed areas. The plant can adapt to a wide range of environmental conditions.
Health, social and economic: No information available.
Management:
Mechanical: No information available.
Chemical: No information available.
Biological: No information available.
References:
Dassanayake, M.D., 1991. A Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon. AA Balkema/ Rotterdam.
Ribeiro, R.A., Lovato, M.B., 2004. Mating system in a neotropical tree species, Senna multijuga (Fabaceae). Genetics and Molecular Biology, 27, 3, 418-424.
Last updated October 2006
