12/10/2025
Coffee Senna
(Senna occidentalis)
DESCRIPTION
Senna occidentalis, commonly known as Coffee Senna, is an annual or short-lived perennial plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is characterized by its distinctive odor, especially when crushed. The plant typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters and features pinnately compound leaves with 4-6 pairs of leaflets. The leaflets are ovate-lanceolate in shape, with a pointed tip. Coffee Senna produces bright yellow flowers in axillary racemes, followed by long, narrow pods containing numerous seeds. While it is sometimes used as a coffee substitute, especially the roasted seeds, it is important to note that it contains toxic compounds that can cause adverse health effects if consumed in large quantities or without proper preparation. It is found in tropical regions around the world and is often considered a w**d. It grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and agricultural fields. The plant has medicinal properties and used in traditional medicine. In Africa, it is used to treat fever, constipation, and skin diseases. The leaves and seeds are sometimes used as a purgative, while the roots are used to treat snake bites and other ailments. Although the plant has various uses, it is
seeas. The plant has a distinctive odor, especially when crushed, contributing to some of its less flattering common names. Coffee Senna thrives in disturbed areas, roadsides, and agricultural lands, often considered a w**d. While it has been used in traditional medicine for various ailments, it's important to note that the plant contains potentially toxic compounds. The seeds have been used as a coffee substitute, albeit with caution due to toxicity concerns. Coffee Senna exhibits a broad ecological tolerance, contributing to its widespread distribution across tropical and subtropical regions globally. In some regions, it is cultivated for its medicinal properties and as a green manure crop, showcasing its dual nature as both a valuable resource and a problematic w**d.
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