Senna ellisiae

Senna ellisiae

Native to:
Ethiopia | Somalia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Senna
Species:
Senna ellisiae

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break hard seed coat; germination occurs within 1-4 weeks after treatment.

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