Senna aculeata
Also known as: Cassia aculeata Pohl ex Benth. +3 more
- Cassia aculeata Pohl ex Benth.
- Chamaesaracha aculeata Rydb., 1896
- Chamaesenna aculeata (Pohl ex Benth.) Pittier
- Echinocassia aculeata (Pohl ex Benth.) Britton & Rose
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Senna aculeata is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Senna genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Paraguay, Venezuela
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cuba