Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arida
ID:
175826

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 275 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175155

Common Names

  • Arid Senna
  • Arid-Leaf Senna
  • Arid Coffee Senna

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Synonyms

  • Cassia arida Rose [valid]
  • Earleocassia arida (Rose) Britton & Rose [deprecated]
  • Earleocassia arida (Rose) Britton [valid]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna arida 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 arida can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Senna arida

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

Senna arida FAQ

What are the common names of Senna arida?

Desert senna, desert cassia, and arida senna

What is the growth habit of Senna arida?

It is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall

What is the native range of Senna arida?

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

Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' 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.