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Senna occidentalis is a foetid shrub that typically grows to a height of 1–2 m (3 ft 3 in – 6 ft 7 in) and has softly-hairy branches and stems. Its leaves are pinnate, 150–170 mm (5.9–6.7 in) long on a petiole 20–40 mm (0.79–1.57 in) long, with three to seven pairs of broadly elliptic to egg-shaped leaflets 50–70 mm (2.0–2.8 in) long and 30–40 mm (1.2–1.6 in) wide, spaced ...
Senna, the sennas, is a large genus of flowering plants in the legume family (Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpinioideae, [2] tribe Cassieae ser. Aphyllae [3]).This diverse genus is native throughout the tropics, with a small number of species in temperate regions.
Cassia gum, for example, is made from Senna obtusifolia, a species formerly included in genus Cassia. Genera Cassia and Senna are both known in systems of traditional medicine. Cassia fistula, for example, is used in Ayurvedic medicine. [citation needed] There exists some culinary use for cassias. The fruit of some species is edible.
Senna obtusifolia, known by common names including Chinese senna, American sicklepod and sicklepod, is a plant in the genus Senna, sometimes separated in the monotypic genus Diallobus. It grows wild in North , Central , and South America , Asia , Africa , and Oceania , and is considered a particularly problematic weed in many places.
Senna occidentalis (Family Fabaceae), also known as "coffee senna", a pantropical plant species Sesbania herbacea (Family Fabaceae), also known as "Colorado River hemp" or "bigpod sesbania", a plant species native to the United States
Pages in category "Senna (plant)" The following 74 pages are in this category, out of 74 total. ... Senna occidentalis; Senna odorata; Senna oligoclada; P. Senna ...
Senna auriculata: Avaram senna The root is used in decoctions against fevers, diabetes, diseases of urinary system and constipation. The leaves have laxative properties. The dried flowers and flower buds are used as a substitute for tea in case of diabetes patients. The powdered seed is also applied to the eye, in case of chronic purulent ...
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 , [ 1 ] candle bush , [ 2 ] candelabra bush , Christmas candles , [ 3 ] empress candle plant , ringworm shrub , [ 3 ] or candletree .