Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rose ex Britton & Killip) Silverst.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Novon22: 93 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334146
Common Names
- Senna Tocotana
- Tocotana Senna
- Tocotana Cassia
Description
Senna tocotana (also called 'Tocotan Senna', among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, yellow flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to South America and grows in dry, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senna tocotana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for decoration in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senna tocotana has small yellow flowers, small black seeds and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senna tocotana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist potting mix. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Senna tocotana
Senna tocotana is native to Brazil and is found in moist, shaded areas of tropical forests.
Senna tocotana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senna tocotana?
Senna tocotana
What is the common name of Senna tocotana?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Senna tocotana?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in South America
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