Senna ligustrina
Privet Senna
Also known as: Cassia bahamensis Mill. +11 more
- Cassia bahamensis Mill.
- Cassia ligustrina var. eggersiana Urb.
- Cassia ligustrina var. jaegeriana Urb.
- Cassia occidentalis var. glabra Stahl
- Cassia turquinae (Britton) León
- Ditremexa confusa Britton
- Ditremexa ligustrina (L.) B.D.Jacks.
- Ditremexa ligustrina (L.) Britton & Rose
- Ditremexa ligustrina (L.) Raf.
- Peiranisia bahamensis (Mill.) Britton & Rose
- Peiranisia turquinae Britton
- Senna ligustrina var. turquinae (Britton) A.Barreto & Yakovlev
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Senna ligustrina (commonly known as Privet Senna) is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. It is part of the broad Senna genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.
Macro Climate
Unspecified
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Panama, Windward Is.
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)
Bermuda, Ghana, Puerto Rico