Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
164627

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Phytologia44: 499 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163956

Common Names

  • Hairy Senna
  • Coffee Senna
  • Sticky Senna

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Synonyms

  • Cassia hirsuta L. [valid]
  • Cassia venenifera G.Mey. [unknown]
  • Ditremexa hirsuta (L.) Britton & Rose [valid]

Description

Senna hirsuta (also called Hairy Senna, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of South America. It grows up to 2 meters tall and has yellow flowers with a purple center. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Senna hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senna hirsuta var. acuminata (Benth.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna hirsuta var. glaberrima (M.E.Jones) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna hirsuta var. hirta (Benth.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna hirsuta var. leptocarpa (Benth.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna hirsuta var. puberula H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna hirsuta var. hirsuta
Senna hirsuta var. streptocarpa H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senna hirsuta is a yellow color with a dark center. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna hirsuta is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Senna hirsuta

Senna hirsuta is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Senna hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna hirsuta?

Senna hirsuta

What is the common name of Senna hirsuta?

Hairy Senna

What is the natural habitat of Senna hirsuta?

Open woodlands and scrublands

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.