Cassia bakeriana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Craib
Source:
ildis
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1911: 45 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192840
Common Names
- Baker's senna
- Cassia bakeriana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cassia bakeriana (also called Baker's cassia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Australia and is found in dry open areas, scrubland, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Cassia bakeriana is used for making dyes, for medicinal purposes, and for weaving baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cassia bakeriana has small yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cassia bakeriana is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained medium. Layering can be done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be kept in place until it has rooted.
Where to Find Cassia bakeriana
Cassia bakeriana can be found in New Zealand, particularly in the Canterbury and Otago regions.
Cassia bakeriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassia bakeriana?
Cassia bakeriana
What is the common name of Cassia bakeriana?
Baker's senna
What is the natural habitat of Cassia bakeriana?
Grasslands and scrublands
Species in the Cassia genus
Cassia burttii, Cassia eremophila, Cassia fistula, Cassia grandis, Cassia javanica, Cassia leiandra, Cassia mannii, Cassia psilocarpa, Cassia roxburghii, Cassia sieberiana, Cassia thyrsoidea, Cassia hintonii, Cassia rubriflora, Cassia swartzioides, Cassia ferruginea, Cassia leptophylla, Cassia moschata, Cassia spruceana, Cassia midas, Cassia regia, Cassia cowanii, Cassia tomentella, Cassia marksiana, Cassia queenslandica, Cassia bakeriana, Cassia johannae, Cassia hippophallus, Cassia abbreviata, Cassia afrofistula, Cassia angolensis, Cassia arereh, Cassia aubrevillei, Cassia artensis, Cassia fikifiki, Cassia brewsteri, Cassia fastuosa, Cassia lancangensis, Cassia mystacicarpa,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cassia bakeriana Craib: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.