Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burkartiana
ID:
175844

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 372 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175173

Common Names

  • Burkart Senna
  • Coffee Senna
  • Stinking Weed

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Synonyms

  • Cassia burkartiana Villa [valid]

Description

Senna burkartiana (also called Burkart's 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 burkartiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna burkartiana 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 burkartiana 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 burkartiana

Senna burkartiana is native to Argentina and can be found in the Chaco biome.

Senna burkartiana FAQ

What are the common names of Senna burkartiana?

Burkart’s senna, Burkart’s cassia, and burkartiana senna

What is the growth habit of Senna burkartiana?

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

What is the native range of Senna burkartiana?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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.
Howard Samuel Irwin (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Irwin' in the authors string.
Martín Villa Carenzo (1934-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Villa' in the authors string.