Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multijuga
ID:
165027

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 492 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164356

Common Names

  • Coffee Senna
  • Coffee Weed
  • Senna Multijuga

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Synonyms

  • Cassia multijuga Rich. [valid]
  • Peiranisia multijuga (Rich.) Britton & Rose [deprecated]
  • Cassia fulgens Wall. [unknown]
  • Chamaesenna multijuga (Rich.) Pittier [valid]
  • Peiranisia multijuga (Rich.) Britton & Rose [valid]

Description

Senna multijuga (also called Senna, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a thick, woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Senna multijuga is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senna multijuga sub. doylei (Britton & Rose) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna multijuga sub. lindleyana (Gardner) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna multijuga sub. multijuga
Senna multijuga var. verrucosa (Vogel) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna multijuga sub. multijuga
Senna multijuga var. peregrinatrix H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna multijuga has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna multijuga is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. The seed should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. Once the seedlings are established, they should be thinned to about 8-10 inches apart.

Where to Find Senna multijuga

Senna multijuga can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

Senna multijuga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna multijuga?

Senna multijuga

What are the common names of Senna multijuga?

Many-branched Senna

What is the natural habitat of Senna multijuga?

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

Louis Claude Richard (1754-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rich.' 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.