Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tocotana
ID:
1321692

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

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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.

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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

References

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.
Philip Arthur Silverstone-Sopkin (1939-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Silverst.' in the authors string.