Senna alata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Roxb.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. ed. 1832, 2: 349 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214728
Common Names
- Senna alata
- Winged Senna
- Winged Cassia
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- Herpetica alata (L.) Raf. [valid]
- Cassia bracteata L.f. [valid]
- Cassia alata rumphiana DC. [valid]
- Cassia alata perennis Pamp. [valid]
- Cassia herpetica Jacq. [illegitimate]
- Cassia rumphiana (DC.) Bojer [unknown]
- Cassia arayatensis Náves ex Fern.-Vill. [illegitimate]
- Cassia alata L. [valid]
- Herpetica alata Cook & Collins [unknown]
- Herpetica rumphiana (DC.) J.Presl [valid]
Description
Senna alata (also called Candle Bush, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has an erect habit and is characterized by its pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It is usually found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Senna alata is a shrub that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has a number of medicinal uses, including treating digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senna alata has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have two small leaves.
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Senna alata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out directly into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.
Where to Find Senna alata
Senna alata is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
Senna alata FAQ
What is the common name of Senna alata?
Candle Bush
What is the natural habitat of Senna alata?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the world
What is the growth habit of Senna alata?
It is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 m in height
Species in the Senna genus
Senna corymbosa, Senna didymobotrya, Senna septemtrionalis, Senna bacillaris, Senna hirsuta, Senna italica, Senna ligustrina, Senna multijuga, Senna obtusifolia, Senna occidentalis, Senna pendula, Senna polyphylla, Senna alexandrina, Senna siamea, Senna sophera, Senna spectabilis, Senna splendida, Senna timoriensis, Senna multiglandulosa, Senna tora, Senna acanthoclada, Senna aculeata, Senna acuparata, Senna acuruensis, Senna acutisepala, Senna affinis, Senna andrieuxii, Senna angulata, Senna angustisiliqua, Senna aphylla, Senna apiculata, Senna apsidoneura, Senna araucarietorum, Senna argentea, Senna arida, Senna aristeguietae, Senna armata, Senna arnottiana, Senna aurantia, Senna aversiflora, Senna aymara, Senna bauhinioides, Senna benitoensis, Senna birostris, Senna brongniartii, Senna burkartiana, Senna cajamarcae, Senna cana, Senna candolleana, Senna caudata,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Senna alata (L.) Roxb.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.