Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Senna

Species:

Senna siamea

USDA Symbol:

SESI3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1800 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from the base after fire or cutting damage.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

prefers fertile soils in native range

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Mechanical scarification or hot water treatment improves germination. Seeds germinate readily after treatment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI