Senna pendula . glabrata
Senna pendula, commonly named Climbing cassia, is a perennial spreading shrub which can reach 4 m height. The stems are much-branched, leaves are green, erect, pinnate and alternate, the flowers are bright yellow with five large petals and each flower measures about 3 – 4 cm wide. The fruit is a cylindrical pod that hangs downwards and produces brown seeds.
Datasheet
| Common Name | Climbing cassia, Easter cassia, senna, Winter senna |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Senna pendula var. glabrata |
| Family | Caesalpiniaceae |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Basic Colour | yellow / gold |
| Height | 1 -> 4 m |
| Habitat | Sandy soils |
| Altitude | <2700 m |
| Bloom Time | June, July, August, September, October |
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Ornemental, Outdoor, Medicinal |
| Fruit Type | Legume, Pod |
| different tolerances | Hardy |
| Used Parts | Branches, Flower, Leaf, Fruit |
| Plant Uses | Medicine, Ornamental |
| USDA Zone | 9 (-7), 10 (-1), 11 (+4) |
| Sun Exposure | Sun, Part sun, full sun, Part shade |
| Soil pH | Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Moist |
| Soil Type | Sandy, Clay, Silty |
| Propagation | by seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, Self sows |
| Germination | Tricky Germinator |
| Pests/ Diseases | Caterpillars |
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