|
HOME
FOR SALE
CACTUS
SUCCULENTS
PLUMERIAS
PEPPERS
NATIVE PLANTS
TROPICALS
BROMELIADS
TREES
GARDENS
NURSERIES
CALENDAR
EVENTS
WEATHER
RECIPES
LINKS
CONTACT US |
|
Candle Tree, Candlestick, Candle Bush
Cassia alata (Senna alata) |
|
 |
 |
 |
|
     |
|
Tropical tree-form plants with yellow
candle-shaped flowers. Easily propagated from seed, matures
quickly and will flower the first year. Grows 5 to 8 feet tall. Flowers in late
summer to fall. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil.
This plant is attractive to bees, ants, butterflies and birds.
It is drought-tolerant and suitable for xeriscaping. Leaves or
sap are used to treat fungal infections such as ringworm. They
contain a fungicide, chrysophanic acid. Because of its
anti-fungal properties, it is a common ingredient in soaps, shampoos
and lotions in the Philippines. The effectiveness of this plant
against skin diseases is confirmed by scientific studies. In Africa
the boiled leaves are used to treat high-blood pressure. In
South America, besides skin diseases, it is also used to treat a
wide range of ailments from stomach problems, fever, asthma to snake
bite! Candle tree bushes make a wonderful addition to any
garden! |
|
Buy
Candle Tree Seeds
at
Texas
Hot
Plants! |
|
|
