We recorded the invasive candle bush (Senna alata) for the first time in oases of southern Baja California peninsula in October 2013 and February 2015. ... We strongly recommend eradicating this invasive species from Baja California oases now, while it is in the early stages of invasion.

Senna alata (also known as Cassia alata) is often called the ringworm bush because of its very effective fungicidal properties, for treating ringworm and other fungal infections of the skin. The leaves are ground in a mortar to obtain a kind of "green cotton wool".

Senna alata is a medicinal herb of Leguminosae family. It is distributed in the tropical and humid regions. The plant is traditionally used in the treatment of typhoid, diabetes, malaria, asthma, ringworms, tinea infections, scabies, blotch, herpes, and eczema.

Easily grown from seed. Nick through the seedcoat with a sharp blade, soak overnight in water, and the next day plant the significantly swollen seeds in warm, fast-draining mix. Germination can be as rapid as 2 days or in cooler conditions may take several weeks.. . . . .364011234786!]0000000000000009783314145738!]