Senna didymobotrya
African Senna, Peanut Butter Cassia
Also known as: Cassia bracteosa Welw. ex W.Bull +7 more
- Cassia bracteosa Welw. ex W.Bull
- Cassia didymobotrya Fresen.
- Cassia nairobensis Aggeler & Musser
- Cassia nairobensis L.H.Bailey
- Cassia nairobiensis L.H.Bailey
- Cassia verdickii De Wild.
- Cassia verdickii DeWild.
- Chamaesenna didymobotrya (Fresen.) Small
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Senna didymobotrya (commonly known as African senna or Peanut-Butter Cassia) is a shrub or tree within the Fabaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. 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)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
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)
Assam, Benin, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, China South-Central, Cuba, East Himalaya, Ecuador, Gambia, The, Hainan, Hawaii, India, Iraq, Jawa, KwaZulu-Natal, Madagascar, Mexico Northwest, Myanmar, New Guinea, New South Wales, Northern Provinces, Pakistan, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Yemen