Senna corymbosa (Southern Cassia)

Botanical names: Senna corymbosa, Cassia falcata

Common names: Southern Cassia, Flowery Senna, Argentina Senna

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay

Senna corymbosa is one of a family of over 500 species of trees, shrubs, perennial herbs and annuals that make up the family of Cassias/Sennas, most of which come from the Tropics. Senna corymbosa is from sub-tropical South America and is designated Zone 8. It is a shrub or small tree growing in nature to around 12 ft producing racemes of golden-yellow flowers through the Summer months. It is suitable for pot cultivation for the patio or conservatory. Perfectly grows and blooms in containers due to its slow growth habit and won't overgrow the pot. Perfect for a sunny patio.

This plant was previously misnamed as Cassia odorata.

Similar plants: Senna corymbosa (Southern Cassia)

• Cassia antillana (Golden Rain tree)
• Cassia bahamensis (Bahama Senna)
• Cassia occidentalis (Coffee Senna)
• Cassia spectabilis (Cassia)
• Senna alata (Empress candle plant)
• Senna bicapsularis (Butterfly Cassia)
• Senna floribunda (Golden Showy Cassia)
• Senna multijuga (False Sicklepod)
• Senna polyphylla (Desert Cassia)
• Senna sp. (Cassia)