Cassia burttii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
J. Bot.73: 80 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163627
Common Names
- Burtt's Cassia
- Burtt's Senna
- Burtt's Wild Sensitive Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cassia burttii (also called 'Burtt'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 burttii 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 burttii 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 burttii 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 burttii
Cassia burttii is native to western India. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and open woodlands.
Cassia burttii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassia burttii?
Cassia burttii
What is the common name of Cassia burttii?
Burtt's Senna
What is the habitat of Cassia burttii?
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
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cassia burttii Baker f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.