Senna alata

Scientific name: Senna alata (L.) Roxb.
Synonym(s): CassiaÊalataÊLinnaeus
Common name: Candle Bush
Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
Habit: Woody Shrub
Maximum height (m): 4
Native or Non-native: Non-native
Invasive: Invasive
Habitat: Often occurs on wet soil in wastelands and flood plains. This easy-to-grow, fast-growing species is highly adaptable, tolerating both drought and waterlogged soils.
Distribution in Singapore: Exotic
Distribution worldwide: Venezula, Brazil, Columbia
Flowering and fruiting
Dispersal: Dehiscence
Wildlife interactions: Caterpillar Food Plant, Bee-Attracting
Light conditions: Full sun
Soil conditions: Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils
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