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General Information

Senna meridionalis is a shrub or small tree; it can grow up to 5 metres tall[]. The bole is somewhat swollen near the base[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood. It is occasionally grown as an ornamental, valued for its swollen bole[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Africa - southwestern Madagascar.

Habitat

Not known

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	3.50 m
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Prefers a sunny position and a moist but well-drained soil[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The branches are used as poles in building local houses[].

Propagation

Seed - it has a hard seedcoat and may benefit from scarification before sowing in order to speed up and improve germination. This can usually be done by pouring a small amount of nearly boiling water on the seeds (being careful not to cook them!) and then soaking them for 12 - 24 hours in warm water. By this time they should have imbibed moisture and swollen - if they have not, then carefully make a nick in the seedcoat (being careful not to damage the embryo) and soak for a further 12 hours before sowing.
Cuttings[].

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