Studies in the Flora of Arabia: XXX. A Synopsis of the native and naturalised species of Senna (Leguminosae: Caesalpinioideae) in the Arabian Peninsula

  • F. Z. Filimban
  • , B. Mackinder
  • , S. G. Knees
  • , R. T. Pennington

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Abstract

A synopsis of the native and naturalised species of Senna (Leguminosae: Caesalpinioideae) in the Arabian Peninsula is provided. Nine species are recognised. A key to the species is presented. For each species the accepted name with selected synonymy is given, followed by a diagnostic morphological description, the geographical distribution, details of habitat preference, and citation of specimens studied. Preliminary regional conservation assessments are given for all species.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)117-132
Number of pages16
JournalEdinburgh Journal of Botany
Volume71
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2014

Keywords

  • Angiosperms
  • Arabia
  • Cassia
  • conservation
  • Fabaceae
  • taxonomic study

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