Mazhar Botanic Garden

Senna alata (L.) Roxb.

Ringworm shrub

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Senna
Species: alata
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000854
Common name: Ringworm shrub
English name: Candle bush,
Native: Venezula, Brazil, Columbia
Country: Brazil Colombia Venezuela
(PGR): Rare

Evergreen shrub grow up to 3-4 m tall leaves 50-80 cm long close n the dark flowers yellow, inflorescence looks like a yellow candle fruit Winged pods are dark purple to black, smooth and 4-sided, 25 cm long, pods contain 50-60 flattened, triangular seeds

Ornamental shrub. Medicinal plant due to its laxative, purgative and anti-fungal properties.

Cassia alata L

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Texture: Adaptable
Fertility: High
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Salinity: Intermediated
Water Sources: Medium Water
Climates: Mediterranean
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: Summer
Zone: 9 : 11
pH range: 8.0

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