Senna hirsuta var. hirsuta
Woolly Senna
Also known as: Cassia caracasana Jacq. +1 more
- Cassia caracasana Jacq.
- Cassia venenifera Rodschied
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or shrub.
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Senna hirsuta var. hirsuta (commonly known as Woolly Senna) is a shrub within the Fabaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Senna hirsuta, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil West-Central
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Andaman Is., Angola, Assam, Bangladesh, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, China South-Central, China Southeast, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, East Himalaya, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji, French Guiana, Gabon, Galápagos, Ghana, Guinea, Guyana, India, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jawa, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Laos, Leeward Is., Liberia, Malawi, Malaya, Mali, Myanmar, Nepal, New Caledonia, Nicobar Is., Nigeria, Northern Provinces, Pakistan, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Queensland, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Surinam, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad-Tobago, Uganda, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Himalaya, Windward Is., Zaïre, Zimbabwe
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