Casia amarilla vs Glandular senna
Senna spectabilis compared with Senna multiglandulosa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Casia amarilla | Glandular senna |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (Plants) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order same | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family same | Fabaceae | Fabaceae |
| Genus same | Senna | Senna |
| Species | Senna spectabilis | Senna multiglandulosa |
Evolutionary Relationship
Casia amarilla and Glandular senna share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Senna.
Conservation Status
Casia amarilla
LC — Least ConcernGlandular senna
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Casia amarilla | Glandular senna |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Casia amarilla
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 8 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (18 countries), Asia (India, Singapore, Thailand), Europe (Spain), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia).
Glandular senna
Inhabits flooded grasslands and savannas and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Africa (Namibia, South Africa), Asia (India), Europe (Spain), North America (Guatemala, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia).
Casia amarilla
The Casia Amarilla (Senna spectabilis) is a species in the genus Senna. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 8 distinct biome types. Populations are also found
Glandular senna
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 7 countries:
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