Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sophera
ID:
165528

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Roxb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. ed. 1832, 2: 347 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164857

Common Names

  • Senna
  • Sophora Senna
  • Coffee Senna

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Synonyms

  • Cassia socotrana Serrato [valid]
  • Cassia sophera L. [valid]
  • Cassia lanceolata Pers. [illegitimate]
  • Cassia linearis Michx. [valid]
  • Cassia patula Aiton [valid]
  • Cassia proboscidea Pollard [valid]
  • Cassia canca Cav. [valid]
  • Cassia occidentalis sophera (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Cassia sophera ligustrinoides Benth. [valid]
  • Cassia occidentalis glabra DC. [valid]
  • Chamaefistula sophera (L.) G.Don [valid]
  • Cassia frutescens Mill. [valid]
  • Cassia geminiflora Schrank [illegitimate]
  • Ditremexa sophera (L.) Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Senna socotrana (Serrato) Lock [valid]
  • Cassia torosa Cav. [valid]
  • Cassia esculenta Roxb. [invalid]
  • Senna sophera sophera [unknown]
  • Cassia indica Poir. [valid]
  • Senna esculenta Roxb. [valid]
  • Senna sophera purpurea (Roxb. ex Lindl.) V.Singh [unknown]
  • Senna purpurea Roxb. [valid]
  • Cassia purpurea Roxb. ex Lindl. [unknown]
  • Cassia sophera purpurea (Roxb. ex Lindl.) Voigt [unknown]
  • Cassia sopheroides Roxb. [unknown]
  • Cassia atroviridis Span. [valid]
  • Cassia atropurpurea Benth. [unknown]
  • Octelisia aurea Raf. [valid]
  • Senna officinalis Gaertn. [valid]
  • Senna lanceolata Link [valid]
  • Cassia aegyptiaca Willd. [valid]
  • Cassia chinensis Jacq. [illegitimate]
  • Cassia coromandeliana Jacq. [valid]
  • Cassia robinioides Willd. [valid]
  • Cassia ruscifolia Jacq. [valid]
  • Cassia torulosa Poir. [valid]
  • Chamaefistula chinensis G.Don [valid]
  • Chamaefistula coromandelina (Jacq.) G.Don [valid]
  • Chamaefistula torosa (Cav.) G.Don [valid]
  • Cassia ligustrina Forssk. ex Benth. [illegitimate]
  • Cassia sophera purpurea (Roxb. ex Lindl.) Bennet [unknown]
  • Cassia sophera torulosa Benth. [valid]
  • Cassia sophera penghuana Y.C.Liu & F.Y.Lu [valid]
  • Senna occidentalis sophera (L.) X.Y.Zhu [unknown]
  • Cassia sopheroides Collad. [unknown]

Description

Senna sophera (also called 'Sophera Senna', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India. It has a woody stem and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senna sophera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of fodder for livestock, and for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senna sophera produces yellow flowers, which are followed by small, brown, ovoid seeds. The seedlings have a single, short, thick stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna sophera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Senna sophera

Senna sophera is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile.

Senna sophera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna sophera?

Senna sophera

What is the common name of Senna sophera?

Sophora cassia

What is the family of Senna sophera?

Fabaceae

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.
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Senna sophera (L.) Roxb.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.