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Senna corymbosa

Argentine Senna
Also known as: Adipera corymbosa (Lam.) Britton & Rose +5 more
  • Adipera corymbosa (Lam.) Britton & Rose
  • Cassia bonariensis Colla
  • Cassia corymbosa Lam.
  • Cassia crassifolia Ortega
  • Cassia falcata Dum.Cours.
  • Chamaefistula corymbosa (Lam.) G.Don
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.

Senna corymbosa (commonly known as Argentine senna) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Senna is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, Uruguay

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)
Alabama, Arkansas, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Florida, Georgia, India, Iraq, Italy, KwaZulu-Natal, Louisiana, Mississippi, Northern Provinces, Pakistan, South Carolina, Spain, Texas

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