Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuruensis
ID:
175809

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 506 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175138

Common Names

  • Cassia Acuruensis
  • Coffee Senna
  • Sickle Senna

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Synonyms

  • Cassia acuruensis Benth. [valid]

Description

Senna acuruensis (also called Acuru Senna, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a slender stem and its leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and pubescent. It is found in open or disturbed areas, such as roadsides, pastures, and abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Senna acuruensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senna acuruensis var. acuruensis
Senna acuruensis var. interjecta H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna acuruensis has yellow flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna acuruensis is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall.

Where to Find Senna acuruensis

Senna acuruensis is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, and Brazil. It is also found in the Caribbean, including Cuba, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic.

Senna acuruensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna acuruensis?

Senna acuruensis

What is the common name of Senna acuruensis?

Acuru Senna

What is the natural habitat of Senna acuruensis?

Senna acuruensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Africa.

Species in the Senna genus

Senna corymbosa, Senna didymobotrya, Senna septemtrionalis, Senna bacillaris, Senna hirsuta, Senna italica, Senna ligustrina, Senna multijuga, Senna obtusifolia, Senna occidentalis, Senna pendula, Senna polyphylla, Senna alexandrina, Senna siamea, Senna sophera, Senna spectabilis, Senna splendida, Senna timoriensis, Senna multiglandulosa, Senna tora, Senna acanthoclada, Senna aculeata, Senna acuparata, Senna acuruensis, Senna acutisepala, Senna affinis, Senna andrieuxii, Senna angulata, Senna angustisiliqua, Senna aphylla, Senna apiculata, Senna apsidoneura, Senna araucarietorum, Senna argentea, Senna arida, Senna aristeguietae, Senna armata, Senna arnottiana, Senna aurantia, Senna aversiflora, Senna aymara, Senna bauhinioides, Senna benitoensis, Senna birostris, Senna brongniartii, Senna burkartiana, Senna cajamarcae, Senna cana, Senna candolleana, Senna caudata,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Howard Samuel Irwin (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Irwin' in the authors string.