Senna mollissima
Also known as: Cassia mollissima Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.
- Cassia mollissima Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Senna mollissima is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Senna, which contains over 250 distinct species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Peru
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms