Cassia brewsteri - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Authors:
F.Muell.
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163620
Common Names
- Brewster's Cassia
- Brewster's Senna
- Brewster's Wild Sensitive Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cassia brewsteri (also called 'Brewster's Cassia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry habitats. It has a woody stem and leaves that are pinnate in shape.
Uses & Benefits
Cassia brewsteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in landscaping to control erosion on slopes. The plant is drought-tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat respiratory and digestive ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cassia brewsteri has yellow flowers that are clustered in a raceme. The seed pods are cylindrical and contain several seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cassia brewsteri is a shrub native to South Africa. It is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 10 feet tall. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Cassia brewsteri
Cassia brewsteri is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in deserts and grasslands.
Cassia brewsteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassia brewsteri?
Cassia brewsteri
What is the common name of Cassia brewsteri?
Brewster's Senna
What is the habitat of Cassia brewsteri?
It grows in dry, rocky places in the Mediterranean region
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
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:164240-3: Based on the initial data import