Senna occidentalis (L.) Link

  • Filed As

    Caesalpiniaceae
    Senna occidentalis (L.) Link

  • Collector(s)

    M. Montañez 10 with Informant Paco Roig, 28 Aug 1987

  • Location

    Puerto Rico. La Cosecha Latina, Bo Asomante Sector La Ultima Copa.

  • Description

    Herb 2 ft; leaves 1-3in, 8-10 to a stem; flower small, yellow;. seed pods grow next to branches, strong stinky smell. Phenology of specimen: Flower, Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00039901

    Occurrence ID: 9058dd09-3977-42c3-845a-3e51b1ad391d

  • Local Name

    hedionda

  • Language
    Spanish
  • Region

    West Indies

  • Country

    Puerto Rico

  • Locality

    La Cosecha Latina, Bo Asomante Sector La Ultima Copa

  • Georeferencing Method

    Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide, Version 2012. Unable to georeference; cultivated specimen.

  • Distribution

    Map all specimens of this taxon

  • Level 1 Use

    FOOD/FOOD ADDITIVES/BEVERAGES

  • Level 2 Use

    Unspecified (Food/Food Additives/Beverages)

  • Level 3 Use

    Beverage

  • Use Notes

    Coffee Substitute

  • Level 1 Use

    MEDICINES

  • Level 2 Use

    Pain

  • Level 3 Use

    Analgesic

  • Use Notes

    for muscular aches and sprains

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