Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
165101

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Link

Source:
ildis

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Handbuch2: 140 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164430

Common Names

  • Coffee senna
  • Coffee weed
  • West Indian senna

Searching for Senna occidentalis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Cassia occidentalis L. [valid]
  • Diallobus falcatus (L.) Raf. [valid]
  • Cassia macradenia Collad. [valid]
  • Cassia obliquifolia Schrank [valid]
  • Cassia planisiliqua L. [valid]
  • Cassia occidentalis aristata Collad. [valid]
  • Cassia caroliniana Walter [valid]
  • Cassia ciliata Raf. [valid]
  • Cassia falcata L. [valid]
  • Ditremexa occidentalis (L.) Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Cassia occidentalis (L.) Rose [unknown]
  • Ditramexa occidentalis Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Cassia occidentalis arista sensu Hassk., non DC. [deprecated]
  • Senna orientalis Walp. [unknown]
  • Cassia papulosa Hoffmanns. [valid]
  • Ditremexa caroliniana (Walter) Raf. [valid]
  • Ditremexa fetida Raf. [valid]
  • Psilorhegma planisiliqua (L.) Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Cassia planisiliqua Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Cassia plumieri DC. [valid]
  • Cassia occidentalis glabra Stahl [illegitimate]
  • Senna andhrica P.V.Ramana, J.Swamy & M.Ahmed. [unknown]
  • Senna occidentalis andhrica (P.V.Ramana, J.Swamy & M.Ahmed.) K.W.Jiang [unknown]
  • Cassia foetida Willemet [illegitimate]
  • Cassia glaucescens Hoffmanns. [unknown]

Description

Senna occidentalis (also called Coffee Senna, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has a short stem, with a few branches, and its leaves are pinnate. It grows in dry and rocky soils, in areas with little vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Senna occidentalis is used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal herb for treating constipation and other digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senna occidentalis is a yellow color and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown bean-like shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

Searching for Senna occidentalis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Senna occidentalis is an annual or perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Senna occidentalis

Senna occidentalis can be found in North and South America. It is a common weed in fields, roadsides, and other disturbed areas.

Senna occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna occidentalis?

Senna occidentalis

What is the family of Senna occidentalis?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Senna occidentalis?

Coffee Senna

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

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.