Senna corymbosa
Senna corymbosa, commonly known as senna, is a medicinal shrub celebrated for its potent laxative properties. Primarily utilized to treat constipation, its leaves and pods contain anthraquinone glycosides that stimulate bowel movements. This versatile plant remains a cornerstone in traditional medicine and modern herbal formulations for digestive health.
- Scientific name: Senna corymbosa
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. It is further identified by the genus Senna, specifically as the species Sennoside corymbosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Senna | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Senna corymbosa, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Arabic, it is referred to as كاسيا كورمبوزا, while in Chinese, it is called 伞房决明. The Japanese name for this species is ハナセンナ, and in Spanish, it is commonly known as Cassia corymbosa. Additionally, in Azerbaijani, it is identified as Cassia crassifolia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | كاسيا كورمبوزا | Wikidata |
| zh | 伞房决明 | Wikidata |
| ja | ハナセンナ | Wikidata |
| es | Cassia corymbosa | Wikidata |
| az | Cassia crassifolia | Wikidata |
| az | Cassia corymbosa | Wikidata |
| az | Adipera corymbosa | Wikidata |
| az | Chamaefistula corymbosa | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several continents. In Europe, its range extends through Spain in the southwest and Italy in the southeast. The species is also found within the Macaronesian region, specifically inhabiting the Canary Islands. Moving to the southern hemisphere, it is well-established in the Cape Provinces of Southern Africa. Additionally, its presence is noted in the KwaZulu-Natal region of Southern Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |