Cassia grandis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1782
Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl.: 230 (1782)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163908
Common Names
- Cassia grandis
- Pink Shower Tree
- Pink Cassia
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- Cassia mollis Vahl [valid]
- Cassia pachycarpa de Wit [valid]
- Bactyrilobium grande (L.f.) Hornem. [valid]
- Bactyrilobium molle (Vahl) Schrad. [valid]
- Cassia brasiliensis Buc'hoz [valid]
- Cassia brasiliana tomentosa Miq. [valid]
- Cathartocarpus erubescens Ham. [valid]
- Cassia brasiliana Lam. [valid]
- Cathartocarpus brasilianus Jacq. [valid]
- Cathartocarpus grandis (L.f.) Pers. [valid]
Description
Cassia grandis (also called 'Pink Shower Tree', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia. It typically grows in open grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Cassia grandis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cassia grandis is a yellow, five-petaled bloom that grows in clusters. The seed is a flat, brown, kidney-shaped bean. The seedlings are small, green, and have two large leaves.
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Cassia grandis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Cassia grandis
Cassia grandis is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. It can be found in moist, lowland forests and savannas.
Cassia grandis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassia grandis?
Cassia grandis
What is the common name of Cassia grandis?
Large Cassia
What is the natural habitat of Cassia grandis?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cassia grandis L.f.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.