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West Indian showertree

Senna bacillaris

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Ghana, Sierra Leone), North America (Jamaica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇬🇭 Ghana 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Senna bacillaris (West Indian showertree)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of West Indian showertree?

The scientific name of West Indian showertree is Senna bacillaris. It belongs to the genus Senna.

What is the conservation status of West Indian showertree?

West Indian showertree (Senna bacillaris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does West Indian showertree live?

West Indian showertree is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Ghana, Sierra Leone), North America (Jamaica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Ghana, Jamaica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sierra Leone.

What family does West Indian showertree belong to?

West Indian showertree (Senna bacillaris) belongs to the genus Senna, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is West Indian showertree endangered?

No, West Indian showertree (Senna bacillaris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does West Indian showertree belong to?

West Indian showertree (Senna bacillaris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of West Indian showertree?

The closest relatives of West Indian showertree in the genus Senna include African senna, American Senna, Argentine senna, Arsenic bush, Burnt-leaved Acacia.