Cassia fastuosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 15(2): 95. 1870 [1 Dec 1870]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178818
Common Names
- Fastuosa Cassia
- Cassia fastuosa
- Fastuosa Cassia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cassia fastuosa (also called Fastuosa Cassia, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Central and South America. It has a rounded crown and a smooth, gray bark. Its leaves are alternate, compound, and bipinnate, with small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cassia fastuosa is used as a source of firewood and timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cassia fastuosa is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
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Cassia fastuosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Cassia fastuosa
Cassia fastuosa is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Cassia fastuosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassia fastuosa?
Cassia fastuosa
What is the common name of Cassia fastuosa?
Fastuosa Cassia
What is the family of Cassia fastuosa?
Fabaceae
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-24884: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.