Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argentea
ID:
175824

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 272 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175153

Common Names

  • Silver Senna
  • Silver-Leaf Senna
  • Silver-Leaf Coffee Senna

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Synonyms

  • Cassia argentea Kunth [valid]
  • Cassia longicoma Greenm. [valid]
  • Earleocassia argentea (Kunth) Britton & Rose [deprecated]
  • Earleocassia argentea (Kunth) Britton [valid]

Description

Senna argentea (also called Silver 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 argentea is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna argentea 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 argentea 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 argentea

Senna argentea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is found in dry open areas, often near the coast.

Senna argentea FAQ

What are the common names of Senna argentea?

Silver senna, silver cassia, argentea senna, and coffee senna

What is the growth habit of Senna argentea?

It is a small shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall

What is the native range of Senna argentea?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' 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.