Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
165070

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 252 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164399

Common Names

  • Senna Obtusifolia
  • Cassia Obtusifolia
  • Coffee Senna

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Synonyms

  • Cassia obtusifolia L. [valid]
  • Senna toroides Roxb. [valid]
  • Cassia toroides Roxb. [unknown]
  • Cassia tora obtusifolia (L.) Haines [valid]
  • Cassia tora humilis Collad. [unknown]
  • Cassia toroides Raf. [valid]
  • Cassia rogeonii Ghesq. [valid]
  • Senna tora obtusifolia (L.) X.Y.Zhu [unknown]
  • Cassia tora humilis Pers. [valid]
  • Emelista obtusifolia (L.) Raf. [valid]

Description

Senna obtusifolia (also called Sicklepod, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is native to Mexico and is found in wet montane forests. It grows to a height of 2 meters and has bright yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Senna obtusifolia is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna obtusifolia has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna obtusifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a warm, sunny location. Both methods require well-draining soil and regular watering.

Where to Find Senna obtusifolia

Senna obtusifolia is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Senna obtusifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna obtusifolia?

Senna obtusifolia

What is the family of Senna obtusifolia?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Senna obtusifolia?

Sicklepod

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' 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.