Senna Spectabilis: Invasive Plant
Uprooting of the highly invasive plant Senna Spectabilis has been going on in Male Mahadeshwara Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, and soon after its uprooting, the area cleared will be replaced by grass cover, among other forest plant species, to increase fodder availability.It is a versatile, flowering tree belonging to the family Fabaceae native to the tropical Americas.Common names: Popcorn Bush Cedar, Archibald’s Cassia, Calceolaria Cassia, Golden Shower, Golden Wonder, Scented Shower, Fetid Cassia.It is admired for its vivid yellow blossoms and its capacity to grow in a variety of climates, making it a popular choice as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks worldwide.
However, this adaptability has led to it becoming invasive in some regions of the world.This tree prefers sunny areas and welldrained, loamy soils but is adaptable to various soil types.It is classified as Least Concern under the IUCN Red List.
