Senna macranthera
Also known as: Cassia macranthera DC. +4 more
- Cassia macranthera DC.
- Cassia macranthera DC. ex Collad.
- Cassia macranthera var. quadrifoliata H.S.Irwin & Barneby
- Cassia prominens G.Don
- Cassia speciosa Schrad.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Senna macranthera is a shrub or tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Naturally occurring 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. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
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 South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, 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)
Argentina Northeast
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms