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Senna alata (L.) Roxb.

Synonyms

Cassia alata, Cassia bracteata, Cassia herpetica, Cassia rumphiana, Herpetica alata

Common names

Candelabra bush, candle bush, candletree

Extract from Wikipedia article

Senna alata is an important medicinal tree, as well as an ornamental flowering plant in the subfamily Caesalpinioideae. It also known as emperor's candlesticks, candle bush, candelabra bush, Christmas candles, empress candle plant, ringworm shrub, or candletree. A remarkable species of Senna, it was sometimes separated in its own genus, Herpetica.

AI-generated Description

Senna alata, also known as Candle Bush, is a shrub native to tropical regions. In Qatar, it has been naturalized and can be found growing wild, particularly in areas with moist soil. Studies have reported its presence in the country's coastal and inland regions, where it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. The plant is known for its bright yellow flowers and medicinal properties, and has been used in traditional medicine in Qatar to treat various ailments.

Candle bush (Senna alata)(?) in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, April 26, 2016
Al Markhiya St, Doha, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

The Senna alata, also known as the candle bush, was observed in Dahl Al Hamam Park located on Al Markhiya Street in Doha, Qatar on April 26, 2016. The plant was found to be thriving in the park's environment, suggesting its adaptability to the local climate. Its bright yellow flowers were visible, adding a pop of color to the surroundings. The leaves of the plant were a deep green and appeared to be healthy, indicating adequate nutrition and water supply. The overall appearance of the plant suggested that it was well-suited to the park's conditions, making it a notable observation in the Qatari flora. The plant's presence in the park also highlights the diversity of plant species found in urban areas of Qatar. Its growth pattern and flowering season were also observed during this time.

Links

• Flora of Qatar.
• Unknown plants or plants without names.
• Duplicate and extra pictures of plants.
• Earlier version of collection of plants.
• Other collections of pictures from Qatar: Lizards of Qatar, Cats of Qatar, Camels of Qatar, and Fish of Qatar.
• Picture archives.
• Home page of A. Sergeev.

Outside links

• Senna alata, Wikipedia article
• Senna alata from www.theplantlist.org
• Ekhlas M. M. Abdel Bary, The Flora of Qatar, Volume I: The Dicotyledons. Doha 2012
• Flora of Qatar, Volume II: The Monocotyledons
• Illustrated Checklist of the Flora of Qatar. John Norton et al. 2009
• Qatar eNature. Flora
• Ali Al-Rawi, Flowering plants of Kuwait, 1985
• Plants of Kuwait
• Flora of Saudi Arabia, Al-Qassim Region
• Flora of Eastern Saudi Arabia by Rain and Dust at Flickr
• Plants of South-Western Morocco
• Pictures from Qatar (Flickr/cpmkutty)
• Arabian plants by Gary Brown
• Flora of Israel

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Acknowledgements

QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.