Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ligustrina
ID:
164931

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 409 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164260

Common Names

  • Ligustrina Senna
  • Senna ligustrina
  • Ligustrina Cassia

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Synonyms

  • Cassia ligustrina L. [valid]
  • Ditremexa confusa Britton & Rose [deprecated]
  • Cassia bahamensis Mill. [valid]
  • Cassia turquinae (Britton & Rose) Leon [deprecated]
  • Peiranisia turquinae Britton & Rose [deprecated]
  • Cassia ligustrina eggersiana Urb. [valid]
  • Cassia ligustrina jaegeriana Urb. [valid]
  • Ditremexa ligustrina (L.) Jacks. [deprecated]
  • Ditremexa confusa Britton [valid]
  • Ditremexa ligustrina (L.) Jackson [unknown]
  • Cassia turquinae (Britton) León [valid]
  • Peiranisia bahamensis (Mill.) Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Peiranisia turquinae Britton [valid]
  • Ditremexa ligustrina (L.) Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Senna ligustrina turquinae (Britton) A.Barreto & Yakovlev [valid]
  • Cassia angustisiliqua Torr. & A.Gray [illegitimate]

Description

Senna ligustrina (also called 'Ligustrina Senna', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senna ligustrina is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna ligustrina has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oblong-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna ligustrina is a small shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the shrub should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally.

Where to Find Senna ligustrina

Senna ligustrina is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Senna ligustrina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna ligustrina?

Senna ligustrina

What is the common name of Senna ligustrina?

Senna

Where is Senna ligustrina found?

Senna ligustrina is found in Mexico and Central 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

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.