Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
holwayana
ID:
175906

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 559 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175235

Common Names

  • Holway's Senna
  • Holway Senna
  • Holway's Cassia

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Synonyms

  • Cassia holwayana Rose [valid]
  • Peiranisia holwayana (Rose) Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Peiranisia salvadorensis Britton & Rose [deprecated]

Description

Senna holwayana (also called Holway's Senna, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It typically grows in dry, sandy or rocky soils in open, disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senna holwayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its laxative properties. It is also used as a dye plant for its yellow flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senna holwayana var. holwayana
Senna holwayana var. absoidea H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senna holwayana is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped pod. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna holwayana is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Senna holwayana

Senna holwayana can be found in Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Senna holwayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna holwayana?

Senna holwayana

What is the common name of Senna holwayana?

Holway's Senna

Where does Senna holwayana grow?

Senna holwayana is found in Brazil

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.