Rambling senna
Senna bicapsularis (L.) Roxb. · Family: Fabaceae
An introduced species, naturalised in places. Grows on disturbed ground, usually roadsides and pastures at low elevations.
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From Wikipedia
Senna bicapsularis is a species of the legume genus Senna, native to northern South America, from Panama south to Venezuela and Colombia, and also the West Indies. Common names include rambling senna (formerly "cassia"), winter cassia, Christmas bush, money bush, and yellow candlewood. In Florida, Senna pendula is usually cultivated as, and misapplied to, S. bicapsularis.
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Description
A shrub native to northern South America that grows up to 3.5 m tall. The leaves are 2.5-9 cm long, pinnate, with six to eight leaflets; the leaflets are 1.6 to 4.5 cm long and 1.1 to 2.3 cm wide. The flowers are borne a few together in short racemes; the individual flowers are yellow, 12-16 mm long.
Propagation and growing
A shrub with long shoots that tend to lean on walls, railings, etc., although it is not a true climber. It grows very fast, so frequent pruning is needed. It has attractive flowering, with striking racemes of yellow flowers in autumn, and needs a warm, humid position. To grow well it needs moderately to well-drained soils, and it tolerates full sun to partial shade. It flowers and fruits from November to May.
Garden use
This species is used as an ornamental for its beautiful yellow flowers. Watering should be moderate, once or twice a week in summer.
Notes
This species can cause ear and eye complaints and joint pain, and can be purgative. It also has antiparasitic properties.
Source: Cabildo de Tenerife, “Guía de especies vegetales”, CC BY. Translated from Spanish by us.