Cassia cowanii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 24 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178512
Common Names
- Cowan's Cassia
- Cowan's Senna
- Cassia cowanii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cassia cowanii (also called 'Cowan's Cassia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cassia cowanii is used as a food source for livestock, as a green manure crop, and as a soil improver. Its leaves can be used as a tea substitute and as a medicinal plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cassia cowanii var. guianensis (Sandwith) H.S.Irwin & BarnebyCassia cowanii var. peruviana (J.F.Macbr.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Cassia cowanii var. cowanii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cassia cowanii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Cassia cowanii is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Cassia cowanii
Cassia cowanii is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Cassia cowanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassia cowanii?
Cassia cowanii
What is the common name of Cassia cowanii?
Cowan's cassia
What is the natural habitat of Cassia cowanii?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Howard Samuel Irwin (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Irwin' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cassia cowanii H.S.Irwin & Barneby: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.