Senna nitida
Hediondilla
Also known as: Cassia antillana (Britton & Rose) Alain +2 more
- Cassia antillana (Britton & Rose) Alain
- Cassia nitida Rich.
- Chamaefistula antillana Britton & Rose
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Senna nitida (commonly known as Hediondilla) is a climbing plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Senna, which contains over 250 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Windward Is.