hairy senna

Senna hirsuta

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Tracheophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Fabales Family: Fabaceae Genus: Senna

About

Senna hirsuta, commonly known as woolly senna, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae and is native to Central and South America, but is naturalised in many other countries. It is an erect or spreading shrub or herbaceous perennial with pinnate leaves, with two to six pairs of egg-shaped leaflets, and yellow flowers arranged in groups of two to six, with six fertile stamens and four staminodes in each flower.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of hairy senna?
The scientific name of hairy senna is Senna hirsuta.
What is the conservation status of hairy senna?
The hairy senna has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does hairy senna belong to?
hairy senna belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does hairy senna belong to?
hairy senna belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does hairy senna belong to?
hairy senna belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does hairy senna belong to?
hairy senna belongs to the order Fabales.
What family does hairy senna belong to?
hairy senna belongs to the family Fabaceae.
What genus does hairy senna belong to?
hairy senna belongs to the genus Senna.