Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
birostris
ID:
175838

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dombey ex Vogel) H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 337 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175167

Common Names

  • Birostris Senna
  • Coffee Senna
  • Stinking Weed

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Synonyms

  • Chamaefistula birostris (Vogel) Vogel [unknown]
  • Chamaefistula birostris Dombey ex J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Cassia birostris Dombey ex Vogel [valid]

Description

Senna birostris (also called Big-beaked Senna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and flat, twisted pods. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Senna birostris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senna birostris var. arequipensis (Vogel) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna birostris var. helveola (J.F.Macbr.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna birostris var. hookeriana (Hook.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna birostris var. huancavensis (J.F.Macbr.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna birostris var. jallaguensis Laporta & R.A.Palacios
Senna birostris var. birostris
Senna birostris var. campiana H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna birostris var. totorae H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna birostris 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 birostris can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, 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 birostris

Senna birostris is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates and is often found in open areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Senna birostris FAQ

What are the common names of Senna birostris?

Two-horned senna, two-horned cassia, and birostris senna

What is the growth habit of Senna birostris?

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

What is the native range of Senna birostris?

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

Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Joseph Dombey (1742-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dombey' in the authors string.
Julius Rudolph Theodor Vogel (1812-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vogel' in the authors string.
Howard Samuel Irwin (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Irwin' in the authors string.