Cassia ferruginea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schrad.) DC.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 489 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174024
Common Names
- Coffee Senna
- Coffee Cassia
- Java Senna
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- Bactyrilobium ferrugineum Schrad. [valid]
- Cassia brasiliana ferruginea (Schrad.) Vogel [valid]
- Cathartocarpus ferrugineus (Schrad.) G.Don [valid]
Description
Cassia ferruginea (also called Rusty Cassia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m (16 ft) tall. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cassia ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for fodder and as a windbreak.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cassia ferruginea var. ferrugineaCassia ferruginea var. velloziana H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cassia ferruginea is a yellow, pea-like flower with a yellow throat. The seed is a flat, oblong, brown seed, about 5 mm long. The seedling is a small, bright green, oval-shaped seedling with two cotyledons.
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Cassia ferruginea can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned to allow for adequate spacing and growth. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.
Where to Find Cassia ferruginea
Cassia ferruginea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Cassia ferruginea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassia ferruginea?
Cassia ferruginea
What are the common names of Cassia ferruginea?
Rusty Cassia, Rusty Senna, and Rusty Candlebush
What is the natural habitat of Cassia ferruginea?
It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical climates
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
Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cassia ferruginea (Schrad.) DC.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.