Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallida
ID:
184905

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 531 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184234

Common Names

  • Pallida Senna
  • Pallida Coffee Senna
  • Pallida Sicklepod

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Synonyms

  • Cassia tenuissima Sesse & Moc. [unknown]
  • Cassia pallida Vahl [valid]
  • Cassia gualenensis Lundell [unknown]
  • Peiranisia deamii Britton & Rose [deprecated]

Description

Senna pallida (also called Pale Senna, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has yellow flowers and pinnate leaves. It grows in dry forests, savannas, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senna pallida is used as a medicinal plant, for soil conservation, and as a food crop.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senna pallida var. foliolosa (Benth.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pallida var. gaumeri (Britton & Rose) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pallida var. geminiflora H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pallida var. longirostrata (Britton & Rose) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pallida var. nemorosa (Kunth) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pallida var. palmeri (Britton & Rose) H.S.Irwin & Ba
Senna pallida var. quiedondilla (Micheli) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pallida var. trichocraspedon (Sandwith) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pallida var. pallida
Senna pallida var. bahamensis H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pallida var. brachyrrhachis H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pallida var. delgadoana H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pallida var. isthmica H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pallida var. lemniscata H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pallida var. macdougalliana H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pallida var. triquetripes H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pallida var. goldmaniana H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pallida var. shreveana H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pallida var. tuerckheimiana H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Senna pallida var. palmeri (Britton) H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna pallida has small, yellow or white flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna pallida is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Senna pallida

Senna pallida can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Senna pallida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna pallida?

Senna pallida

What is the common name of Senna pallida?

Pale Senna

What is the habitat of Senna pallida?

It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions

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

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' 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.