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Senna pendula

Senna pendula (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Irwin & Barneby

Valamuerto

Fabaceae (Pea family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: SEPE4

USDA Native Status: L48 (NI), HI (I), PR (N)

This species includes botanical varieties that are North American natives. However, it also includes botanical varieties that are not native to North America, e.g. Senna pendula var. advena, Valamuerto. Non-native taxa are not treated in this database.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub , Tree , Vine
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , FL , HI , TX

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:AGCPAKAWCBEMPGPHIMWNCNEWMVE
Status: FAC FAC FAC FAC FACU
This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

USDA: Find Senna pendula in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Senna pendula in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Senna pendula

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-03-09
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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