Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marylandica
ID:
184163

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Link

Source:
ildis

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Handbuch2: 140 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183492

Common Names

  • Maryland Senna
  • Maryland Cassia
  • Maryland Coffee Weed

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Synonyms

  • Cassia marylandica L. [valid]
  • Cassia marilandica L. [unknown]
  • Cassia medsgeri Shafer [valid]
  • Cassia acuminata Moench [valid]
  • Senna riparia Raf. [valid]
  • Cassia reflexa Salisb. [valid]
  • Ditremexa nashii Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Ditremexa medsgeri (Shafer) Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Ditremexa marilandica (L.) Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Cassia succedana Bellardi ex DC. [valid]
  • Cassia marilandica floridana Chapm. [valid]

Description

Senna marylandica (also called 'Maryland Senna', among many other common names) is a small, woody shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Senna marylandica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna marylandica has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow-green center. Its seeds are small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings are small and green with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna marylandica is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought and frost tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a windbreak or a screen.

Where to Find Senna marylandica

Senna marylandica is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.

Senna marylandica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna marylandica?

Senna marylandica

What is the common name of Senna marylandica?

Maryland Senna

What is the native range of Senna marylandica?

Eastern North 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

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.