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Senna alata  (L.) Roxb.


Angiosperms
Order: Fabales
Family: ​​Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Genus: Senna

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  • Common names: Emperor's candlesticks, Candle bush, Candelabra bush, Christmas candles, Empress candle plant, Ringworm shrub
  • Thai names: ชุมเห็ดเทศ
  • Chinese names: 翅荚决明 chi jia jue ming
  • Distribution: Native to tropical America, widely introduced in the tropics elsewhere.
  • Image locations: Pa Hin Ngam National Park Chaiyaphum, Chiang Mai.
  • Map info: Provinces are highlighted according to phytogeographical areas as used in the Flora of Thailand project.
  • Additional notes: S. alata is sometimes known by the Synonym Cassia alata.
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Images of Senna alata from Thailand.
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Senna alata Pa Hin Ngam N.p. Chaiyaphum November
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Senna alata Pa Hin Ngam N.p. Chaiyaphum November
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Senna alata, Chom Thong Chiang Mai, November 2016
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Senna alata, Chom Thong Chiang Mai, November 2016
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Senna alata, Chom Thong Chiang Mai, November 2016

References: 
The Plant List
BGO Plant Database, The Botanical Garden Organization
Flora of China 
Wikipedia
Please note that individual species identifications do not necessarily represent the opinion of all contributors.
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