Status:
valid
Authors:
H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 180 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175326
Common Names
- Pinheiroi Senna
- Pinheiro's Senna
- Pinheiro's Cassia
Description
Senna pinheiroi (also called 'Pinheiro's Senna' or 'Pinheiro's Cassia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina, and is found in dry forests, scrub, and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Senna pinheiroi is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senna pinheiroi has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings are green and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senna pinheiroi is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall and wide. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Senna pinheiroi
Senna pinheiroi is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Senna pinheiroi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senna pinheiroi?
Senna pinheiroi
What is the family of Senna pinheiroi?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Senna pinheiroi?
Pinheiro's 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