Fabaceae Lindl.
Senna arcuata Jobson , legitimate, scientific
Jobson, P.C. (1 March 2024), A new species of Senna (Fabaceae: Caesalpinioideae: Cassieae) from the Top End, Northern Territory. Swainsona 38: 127 [tax. nov.]
  • Type: "Donydji, Arnhemland, Northern Territory, Australia, 20 June 1989, C.R. Dunlop 8509 & N.G. White (DNA40353). Isotypi: AD, MEL, NSW."
taxonomic synonym: Senna sp. D6321 Pine Creek [n/a] taxonomic synonym: Senna sp. Pine Creek (P.Martensz 480) NT Herbarium [n/a]
  • Etymology: "The epithet is Latin and means ‘curved’ or ‘arched’ as in a bow, and refers to the curved hairs found on all vegetative parts of the plant."