Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diadenia
ID:
1413106

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Parker) Ragup., Seigler, Ebinger & Maslin

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa162: 175 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425571



Common Names

  • Senegalia diadenia
  • Diadenia Senegalia
  • Diadenia Acacia


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Description

Senegalia diadenia (also called 'African senegalia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub in the fabaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist habitats. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Senegalia diadenia is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senegalia diadenia has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senegalia diadenia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Senegalia diadenia

Senegalia diadenia is native to Africa, but can also be found in parts of India and Southeast Asia.

Senegalia diadenia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senegalia diadenia?

Senegalia diadenia

What is the family of Senegalia diadenia?

Fabaceae

Where is Senegalia diadenia found?

Senegalia diadenia is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Senegalia genus

Senegalia berlandieri, Senegalia greggii, Senegalia hayesii, Senegalia macilenta, Senegalia picachensis, Senegalia interior, Senegalia roemeriana, Senegalia westiana, Senegalia polyphylla, Senegalia tamarindifolia, Senegalia albizioides, Senegalia guarensis, Senegalia laeta, Senegalia latifoliola, Senegalia lewisii, Senegalia limae, Senegalia polyacantha, Senegalia ricoae, Senegalia stenocarpa, Senegalia galpinii, Senegalia mellifera, Senegalia schweinfurthii, Senegalia brevispica, Senegalia rhytidocarpa, Senegalia globosa, Senegalia angustifolia, Senegalia emoryana, Senegalia painteri, Senegalia peninsularis, Senegalia polyphylla, Senegalia riparia, Senegalia rugata, Senegalia saltilloensis, Senegalia striata, Senegalia subsessilis, Senegalia ferruginea, Senegalia alemquerensis, Senegalia altiscandens, Senegalia amazonica, Senegalia bahiensis, Senegalia bonariensis, Senegalia catharinensis, Senegalia emilioana, Senegalia etilis, Senegalia fiebrigii, Senegalia giganticarpa, Senegalia gilliesii, Senegalia grandistipula, Senegalia huberi, Senegalia kallunkiae,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Richard Neville Parker (1884-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Parker' in the authors string.
David Stanley Seigler (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seigler' in the authors string.
John Edwin Ebinger (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ebinger' in the authors string.
Bruce Maslin (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maslin' in the authors string.
Subramanyam Ragupathy (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ragup.' in the authors string.