Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multiglandulosa
ID:
165652

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 357 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164981

Common Names

  • Senna
  • Coffee Senna
  • Coffee Weed

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Synonyms

  • Cassia tomentosa L.f. [unknown]
  • Cassia tomentosa L.f. [valid]
  • Cassia lutescens G.Don [valid]
  • Cassia multiglandulosa Jacq. [valid]
  • Cassia albida Ortega [valid]
  • Cassia wightiana Graham [invalid]
  • Cassia tomentosa albida (Ortega) Collad. [valid]
  • Cassia cana Schrank ex Steud. [invalid]
  • Adipera tomentosa (L.f.) Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Cassia pubescens Ruiz & Pav. ex G.Don [illegitimate]

Description

Senna multiglandulosa (also called Multi-glandular Senna, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has bright green, feathery leaves and bright yellow, fluffy flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senna multiglandulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating skin diseases, fever, and constipation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senna multiglandulosa is yellow, with a white center. The seed is small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna multiglandulosa is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2 m (6 ft) tall. It has a spreading habit and produces small, yellow, feathery flowers. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Senna multiglandulosa

Senna multiglandulosa is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is commonly found in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

Senna multiglandulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna multiglandulosa?

Senna multiglandulosa

What is the common name of Senna multiglandulosa?

Many-gland Senna

What is the natural habitat of Senna multiglandulosa?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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.