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Candelabra Bush
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Candelabra Bush
Senna alata
The Candelabra Bush is a bright and beautiful plant with tall, candle-like flowers. It grows in warm places and can be found in gardens and parks, adding color to the landscape.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Candelabra Bush is a large, upright shrub with striking, bright yellow flowers arranged in tall, candle-like spikes. Its large, dark green leaves are compound and can grow up to two feet long, giving it a lush, tropical appearance.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusSenna
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It's also called 'Ringworm Bush' because its leaves were once used to treat skin conditions!
Its tall flower spikes look like lit candles, giving it its unique name!
Some cultures plant this bush near homes, believing it brings good luck and protection!
The scientific name, Senna alata, means 'winged senna' because of its unique seed pods!
Special abilities
Ability
Leafy Snooze Button
Candelabra Bush can fold its large leaves together at night, helping it save water and protect itself from cold or harsh sun.
Ability
Nature's Remedy
Candelabra Bush has compounds in its leaves and flowers that have been used traditionally for their medicinal properties.
Ability
Speedy Sprout
Candelabra Bush can grow very quickly, sometimes several feet in a single season, allowing it to quickly establish itself.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 150-400 cm
- Spread
- 100-250 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late Summer to Fall (can be year-round in tropics)
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen from flowers.
eats
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Cloudless Sulphur
Phoebis sennae
Larvae munch on its leaves for food.
symbiotic with
Rhizobium bacteria
Rhizobium leguminosarum
Fixes nitrogen in its roots to help it grow.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Nitrogen Fixing
Describes organisms capable of converting atmospheric nitrogen into compounds usable by plants.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
Candelabra PlantCandle Bush
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always be careful around plants and don't touch without asking an adult.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Candelabra Bush?
150-400 cm
How wide does Candelabra Bush spread?
100-250 cm
How big are the flowers on Candelabra Bush?
2-3 cm
When does Candelabra Bush bloom?
Late Summer to Fall (can be year-round in tropics)
Is Candelabra Bush edible?
No
Is Candelabra Bush toxic?
Mild
What is Candelabra Bush's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Candelabra Bush pollinated?
Insect
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