Senna italica (Senegal Senna)

Senna italica (Senegal Senna) with yellow flowers and small green round leaves on stems

Botanical name: Senna italica

Common names: Senegal Senna, Italian Senna, Port Royal Senna

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Africa

Small plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange flowersEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

A low branched herb producing characteristic caterpiller-shaped pods.

In India, it is used to produce a dye known as 'neutral henna'.

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