Senna auriculata
Matara Tea, Tanner's Cassia
Also known as: Cassia auriculata L. +1 more
- Cassia auriculata L.
- Cassia densistipulata Taub.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Indigenous to Tropical Asia, Senna auriculata (commonly known as Matara-tea or Tanner's Cassia) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, West Himalaya
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Ghana, Jawa, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Zaïre