Senna alata is an important medicinal tree, as well as an ornamental flowering plant in the subfamily Caesalpinioideae. It also known as emperor's candlesticks.
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Evergreen shrub 3-5 m tall and 3 m wide. Leaves pinnate, up to 75 cm long. Leaflets in 7-14 pairs, oblong to obovate, 8-20 cm long and 3-10 cm wide.
Senna alata, commonly called empress candle plant or candle bush, is so named because the erect flower spikes when in bud resemble yellow candles.
Feb 11, 2022 · Senna alata is an important medicinal tree, as well as an ornamental flowering plant in the subfamily Caesalpinioideae.
This large, spreading shrub from Argentina, produces large spikes of golden-yellow flowers that open from bottom to top. Flower spikes look like golden candles ...
Feb 20, 2020 · The plant is traditionally used in the treatment of typhoid, diabetes, malaria, asthma, ringworms, tinea infections, scabies, blotch, herpes, and eczema.
Dec 11, 2019 · Candle bush could become a significant invasive species in Baja California peninsula if it is not controlled and eradicated from the areas in ...
Senna alata (L.) Roxb. (Synn. Cassia alata Linn.; Fig. 26.13) is known by its numerous local names including 'Ath thora', 'Eth thora' (Sri Lanka), candle bush
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Evergreen bush to 12 feet tall, native to Mexico. The inflorescence is upright, columnar, and bright yellow, resembling a burning candle.