Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tora
ID:
165682

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Roxb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. ed. 1832, 2: 340 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165011

Common Names

  • Tora
  • Tora Senna
  • Coffee Senna

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Synonyms

  • Cassia tora L. [valid]
  • Cassia humilis Collad. [unknown]
  • Cassia borneensis Miq. [valid]
  • Cassia tora borneensis (Miq.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Cassia gallinaria Collad. [valid]
  • Cassia numilis Collad. [unknown]
  • Emelista tora Britton & Rose [deprecated]
  • Cassia sagera Lam. [valid]
  • Cassia tula Desv. ex Steud. [valid]
  • Glycyrrhiza kansoo Siebold [invalid]
  • Diallobus tora (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Cassia tagera L. [valid]
  • Cassia tora hirsuta Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
  • Emelista tora (L.) Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Diallobus tora (L.) B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
  • Diallobus thora (L.) Raf. [valid]
  • Cassia contorta Vogel [valid]
  • Cassia sunsub Forssk. [valid]
  • Cassia tala Desv. [valid]
  • Chamaefistula contorta (Vogel) G.Don [valid]
  • Chamaecrista tagera (L.) Standl. [valid]
  • Tagera filiformis Raf. [valid]
  • Cassia obtusifolia humilis (Collad.) Torr. & A.Gray [valid]
  • Cassia foetida Salisb. [unknown]

Description

Senna tora (also called Sicklepod Senna, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Asia, Africa, and Australia and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senna tora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak in pastures and as a shade tree in coffee plantations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senna tora is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senna tora is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Senna tora

Senna tora is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is found in India, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa.

Senna tora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna tora?

Senna tora

What is the common name of Senna tora?

Tora Senna

What is the family of Senna tora?

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 tora (L.) Roxb.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.