Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinescens
ID:
176036

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hoffmanns. ex Vogel) H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 213 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175365

Common Names

  • Spiny Senna
  • Spiny Cassia
  • Spiny Sicklepod

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Synonyms

  • Cassia spinescens Hoffmanns. ex Vogel [valid]

Description

Senna spinescens (also called Spiny senna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in the tropical regions of South America. It has a spreading crown and grows to a height of up to 5 m. It has pinnate leaves and yellow flowers with five petals. It is found in tropical forests, open woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senna spinescens 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senna spinescens var. spinescens
Senna spinescens var. schultesiana H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Senna spinescens are yellow, with five petals and a short, curved style. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna spinescens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny position. Keep the soil moist and provide some shade until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Senna spinescens

Senna spinescens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Senna spinescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna spinescens?

Senna spinescens

What is the growth rate of Senna spinescens?

Senna spinescens has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the ideal soil type for Senna spinescens?

Senna spinescens prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils.

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 Centurius Hoffmannsegg (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoffmanns.' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Julius Rudolph Theodor Vogel (1812-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vogel' in the authors string.
Howard Samuel Irwin (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Irwin' in the authors string.