Oneleaf senna
Senna uniflora
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows each year from seed. It grows 1 m tall.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 200-1,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Colombia, Dominican Republic, India, Mexico, South America, Venezuela, West Indies
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds - coffee
How it is grown
The seeds should be soaked in warm water before sowing.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Cassia ciliata Hoffmanns.; Cassia uniflora Mill.; and others