Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
175936

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 414 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175265

Common Names

  • Mexican Senna
  • Senna
  • Wild Sensitive Plant

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Synonyms

  • Cassia mexicana Jacq. [valid]
  • Adipera mexicana (Jacq.) Britton & Rose [valid]

Description

Senna mexicana (also called Mexican Senna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Mexico. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Senna mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senna mexicana var. berteriana (Balb. ex DC.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna mexicana var. latifolia (Benth.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna mexicana var. mexicana
Senna mexicana var. shaferi (Britton & P.Wilson) H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senna mexicana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna mexicana 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 mexicana

Senna mexicana 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 mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna mexicana?

Senna mexicana

What is the common name of Senna mexicana?

Mexican senna

What is the natural habitat of Senna mexicana?

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

References

Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' 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.