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Easter cassia

Senna pendula

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests spanning the Australasia and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (Indonesia), Europe (Portugal), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (पादप)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (मैग्नोलियोप्सीडा)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Senna pendula (Easter cassia)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Valamuerto

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Easter cassia?

The scientific name of Easter cassia is Senna pendula. It belongs to the genus Senna.

What is the conservation status of Easter cassia?

Easter cassia (Senna pendula) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Easter cassia live?

Easter cassia is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (Indonesia), Europe (Portugal), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Indonesia, Portugal, Seychelles, South Africa.

What family does Easter cassia belong to?

Easter cassia (Senna pendula) belongs to the genus Senna, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Easter cassia endangered?

No, Easter cassia (Senna pendula) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Easter cassia belong to?

Easter cassia (Senna pendula) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).

What are the closest relatives of Easter cassia?

The closest relatives of Easter cassia in the genus Senna include African senna, American Senna, Argentine senna, Arsenic bush, Casia amarilla.