Senna alata (L.) Roxb.
Ringworm shrub
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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