Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
senegalensis
ID:
853398

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 850 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852733

Common Names

  • Chrozophora senegalensis
  • Senegal Chrozophora
  • Senegalensis Chrozophora

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Description

Chrozophora senegalensis (also called Senegal Joint-Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Africa and the Middle East. It has a prostrate habit and grows up to 40 cm in length. Its leaves are alternate, and its flowers are yellow and white, with a calyx of 5 sepals. It is found in dry, sandy soils, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chrozophora senegalensis is used as a medicinal plant, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Axonopus andinus has small, white flowers with a single pistil and six stamens. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrozophora senegalensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Chrozophora senegalensis

Chrozophora senegalensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Chrozophora senegalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrozophora senegalensis?

Chrozophora senegalensis

What are the common names of Chrozophora senegalensis?

Senegal chrozophora

What is the habitat of Chrozophora senegalensis?

Grasslands, meadows, and pastures

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-39834: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.