Cassia eremophila - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Cunn. ex Vogel
Source:
ildis
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Gen. Cass. Syn.: 47 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163757
Common Names
- Desert Senna
- Popcorn Cassia
- Wild Senna
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- Cassia canaliculata R.Br. [valid]
- Cassia heteroloba T.L.Mitch. ex Lindl. [valid]
- Cassia platypoda R.Br. [valid]
- Cassia nemophila platypoda (R.Br.) Benth. [valid]
Description
Cassia eremophila (also called Eremophila senna, among many other common names) is a shrub native to western Australia. It grows in dry, rocky areas, and has small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cassia eremophila is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including skin diseases, digestive issues, and respiratory conditions. It is also used as a natural dye and as a soil enhancer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cassia eremophila has small, yellow flowers with a white banner and a yellow keel. The seeds are small, dark brown and flattened. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped cotyledons and a single, unbranched stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cassia eremophila is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Where to Find Cassia eremophila
Cassia eremophila is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is found in the arid regions of Australia, from Western Australia to New South Wales.
Cassia eremophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassia eremophila?
Cassia eremophila
What is the common name of Cassia eremophila?
Desert Cassia
What is the habitat of Cassia eremophila?
Cassia eremophila is found in dry, sandy soils, heaths, and open woodlands.
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
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.
Julius Rudolph Theodor Vogel (1812-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vogel' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cassia eremophila A.Cunn. ex Vogel: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.