Senna uniflora
Oneleaf Senna
Also known as: Cassia monantha DC. +9 more
- Cassia monantha DC.
- Cassia mucronulosa (Pittier) J.F.Macbr.
- Cassia ornithopodioides Steud.
- Cassia ornithopoides Lam.
- Cassia sensitiva Jacq.
- Cassia sericea Sw.
- Diallobus subuniflorus Raf.
- Diallobus uniflorus (Mill.) Raf.
- Emelista mucronulosa Pittier
- Sericeocassia uniflora (Mill.) Britton
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or annual.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Senna uniflora (commonly known as Oneleaf Senna) is an annual or biennial belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Belize, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Cayman Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Galápagos, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, 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)
India, Mauritius, Réunion