Senna atomaria, the flor de San Jose, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, Colombia, and Venezuela.[2][3] A shrub or small tree, it is considered a multi-purpose species; fuel, wood, biomass, soil improvement, medicine, and ornament.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).; IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group. (2019). "Senna atomaria". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T130524697A149010757. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T130524697A149010757.en. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Senna atomaria (L.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  3. ^ "Senna atomaria (L.) H.S. Irwin & Barneby Taxonomic Serial No.: 505144". itis.gov. Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS). Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  4. ^ Hughes, C. E.; Styles, B. T. (1984). "Exploration and Seed Collection of Multiple Purpose Dry Zone Trees in Central America". International Tree Crops Journal. 3: 1–31. doi:10.1080/01435698.1984.9752771.
  5. ^ Fern, Ken (20 July 2022). "Useful Tropical Plants – Senna atomaria (L.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby Fabaceae". tropical.theferns.info. Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 11 May 2023.