Senna pendula
Senna pendula, commonly known as pendulous cassia, is a striking medicinal shrub native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its graceful, weeping branches and vibrant yellow blooms, it is traditionally utilized for its potent laxative properties. This botanical specimen offers significant therapeutic potential in managing various digestive health concerns.
- Scientific name: Senna pendula
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Senna.
| 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 pendula, is recognized by various regional names depending on the language and location. In Japan, it is referred to by the common name コバノセンナ, while in Spanish-speaking regions, it is known as Valamuerto.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | コバノセンナ | Wikidata |
| es | Valamuerto | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range that spans across different continents. In the Macaronesian region, its presence is specifically noted in Madeira. Its distribution extends significantly into Southern Africa, where it is found throughout the Cape Provinces. Furthermore, the species is located within Namibia and the KwaZulu-Natal province. Finally, its habitat includes the territory of Esswatini.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Namibia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Australia | Norfolk Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Senna pendula has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |