Senna surattensis

Senna surattensis (Burm.f.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby, Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 35(1): 81 (1982): (1982).

Senna surattensis (Burm.f.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby, Photo by Nguyen Khanh

its native range is Indian Subcontinent to Myanmar. It is has environmental uses, as a medicine and for food.

Vietnamese name: 

Muồng hoè, Hoè ngót

Latin name: 

Senna surattensis (Burm.f.) Irwin & Barneby

Family: 

Caesalpiniaceae

Uses: 

To induce laxatives (flowers). Dysentery and bruises (Leaves).

Distribution: 

The tree grows naturally in Vietnam.

Flowering season: 

IX-X

Fruiting: 

10-1