Senna polyphylla
Retama Prieta
Also known as: Cassia microphylla Sessé & Moc. +3 more
- Cassia microphylla Sessé & Moc.
- Cassia polyphylla Jacq.
- Cassia tenuissima Sessé & Moc.
- Peiranisia polyphylla (Jacq.) Britton & Rose
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Senna polyphylla (commonly known as Retama Prieta) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in North America and 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. 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)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Leeward Is., Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, 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)
Colombia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms