Senna siamea

Kassod Tree, Johar, Johor

Species Name Senna siamea
Common Name Kassod Tree, Johar, Johor
Family Fabaceae
Genus Senna
Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names
Taxonomic Notes
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Species Information

1. Description
  • Evergreen tree growing up to 20 m tall. Crown rounded, then irregular and spreading at maturity. Leaves 15-30 cm long and leaflets in pairs of 7-10. Flowers 2.5-37.7 cm long, bright yellow, in clusters at the ends of twigs. Fruits 15-30 cm long, strap-shaped, slightly curved, flattened with a wavy surface.
2. Tree Size
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Unknown (1)
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3. Full Distribution
  • Myanmar, Thailand, Indochina, and possibly Northern Peninsular Malaysia
4. Habitat and Ecology
  • Widespread in secondary growth and open areas
5. Altitude (in meters)
  • Data Deficient
6. Landscape Type
Small Urban Green Spaces, Coastal Fronts Show More

Urban Streets (0)
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Blue-green Corridors (0)
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Small Urban Green Spaces (1)
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Coastal Fronts (1)
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7. IUCN Conservation Status
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Near Threatened (0)
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Not Evaluated Show More

Not Evaluated (1)
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Not Applicable (0)
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Data Deficient (0)
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Least Concern (0)
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Regionally Extinct (0)
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9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
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10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
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No (1)
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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
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14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
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15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun Show More

Full sun (1)
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
High Show More

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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
High Show More

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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
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  • pH 6.2-7.0 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
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20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
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Unknown (1)
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
Yes Show More

Yes (1)
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
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  • It is drought-tolerant. Specimens in urban areas and at the roadside were tolerant of water absence.
  • It is drought-tolerant. Specimens in urban areas and at the roadside were tolerant of water absence. [1]

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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
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  • It has brittle branches but is commonly planted as a windbreak. [1]

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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
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27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
    Insufficient Data
28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
Yes Show More

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29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes Show More

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  • The young leaves and fruits are eaten as a vegetable, and the tree has medicinal uses [1]

Contributors: anonymous

Last Updated: 2023-03-15

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