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(H.S.Irwin & Barneby) H.S.Irwin
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Common Names
- Mensicola Senna
- Mexican Senna
- Wild Sensitive Plant
Description
Senna mensicola (also called Mensicola's Senna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Brazil and Argentina. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Senna mensicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senna mensicola is a yellow-orange, 5-petaled bloom with a white center. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped pod with a single row of seeds inside. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a yellow-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senna mensicola is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in full sun and will tolerate a wide range of soils.
Where to Find Senna mensicola
Senna mensicola is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and can be found in the dry forests of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Senna mensicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senna mensicola?
Senna mensicola
What is the common name of Senna mensicola?
Mensicola senna
What is the natural habitat of Senna mensicola?
Dry, rocky soils in the tropics and subtropics
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