Whitebark senna
Senna spectabilis · Fabaceae
Forms dense thickets; allelopathic leaf litter alters the soil and prevents undergrowth; rapidly invading the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Wayanad, Bandipur and Mudumalai
Why Whitebark senna is a problem
Forms dense thickets; allelopathic leaf litter alters the soil and prevents undergrowth; rapidly invading the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Wayanad, Bandipur and Mudumalai
What to plant instead
Management species; restore native deciduous species after removal
Frequently asked questions
Is Whitebark senna invasive in India?
Yes. Whitebark senna (Senna spectabilis) is considered invasive in India. Forms dense thickets; allelopathic leaf litter alters the soil and prevents undergrowth; rapidly invading the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Wayanad, Bandipur and Mudumalai
Why is Whitebark senna a problem?
Forms dense thickets; allelopathic leaf litter alters the soil and prevents undergrowth; rapidly invading the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Wayanad, Bandipur and Mudumalai