Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uniflora
ID:
176056

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 258 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175385

Common Names

  • One-Flowered Senna
  • Uniflora Senna
  • One-Flowered Cassia

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Synonyms

  • Diallobus uniflorus (Mill.) Raf. [valid]
  • Cassia monantha DC. [valid]
  • Cassia ornithopoides Lam. [valid]
  • Cassia sensitiva Jacq. [valid]
  • Cassia sericea Sw. [valid]
  • Emelista mucronulosa Pittier [valid]
  • Sericeocassia uniflora (Mill.) Britton & Rose [deprecated]
  • Cassia uniflora Mill. [valid]
  • Cassia ciliata Hoffmanns. [illegitimate]
  • Cassia ornithopodioides Steud. [invalid]
  • Diallobus subuniflorus Raf. [valid]
  • Sericeocassia uniflora (Mill.) Britton [unknown]
  • Cassia mucronulosa (Pittier) J.F.Macbr. [valid]

Description

Senna uniflora (also called Christmas senna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Senna uniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Senna uniflora 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 uniflora is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Senna uniflora

Senna uniflora is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Senna uniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senna uniflora?

Senna uniflora

What is the common name of Senna uniflora?

One-flowered Senna

Where is Senna uniflora native to?

Senna uniflora is native to tropical and subtropical regions of 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

Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Howard Samuel Irwin (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Irwin' in the authors string.