Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atomaria
ID:
182902

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 588 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182231

Common Names

  • Senna atomaria
  • Atomaria
  • Atomaria Senna

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Synonyms

  • Cassia lorentzii Niederl. [valid]
  • Cassia longisiliqua L.f. [valid]
  • Isandrina maxonii Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Cassia triflora Vahl [illegitimate]
  • Cassia arborescens Mill. [valid]
  • Cassia elliptica Sessé & Moc. [illegitimate]
  • Cassia emarginata subunijuga Robinson & Bartlett [deprecated]
  • Cassia atomaria L. [valid]
  • Cassia chrysophylla A.Rich. [valid]
  • Cassia elliptica Kunth [valid]
  • Cassia michoacanensis Sessé & Moc. [valid]
  • Cassia grisea A.Rich. [valid]
  • Cassia graveolens Colla [valid]
  • Diplotax arborescens (Mill.) Raf. [valid]
  • Cassia emarginata subunijuga B.L.Rob. & Bartlett [valid]
  • Cassia emarginata Bertero ex Steud. [invalid]

Description

Senna atomaria (also called wild sensitive plant, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is found in dry habitats, such as grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senna atomaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a windbreak or a hedge. The leaves of this plant can be used as a laxative or to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna atomaria has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna atomaria is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Senna atomaria

Senna atomaria is native to the Caribbean. It can be found in the wild in the countries of Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Puerto Rico.

Senna atomaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna atomaria?

Senna atomaria

What is the common name of Senna atomaria?

Atom Senna

What is the natural habitat of Senna atomaria?

Tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests

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 Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' 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.