Cassia hippophallus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Capuron
Source:
ildis
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Adansonia, n.s., 8: 22 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195775
Common Names
- Hippophallus Cassia
- Cassia Hippophallus
- Hippophallus Cassia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cassia hippophallus (also called Hippo's Cassia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands. It is a small shrub with pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. Its fruits are flat, oblong pods.
Uses & Benefits
Cassia hippophallus is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other illnesses. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cassia hippophallus has small, yellowish-white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and about 1 mm long. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cassia hippophallus is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Cassia hippophallus
Cassia hippophallus is native to Madagascar and can also be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Cassia hippophallus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassia hippophallus?
Cassia hippophallus
What is the common name of Cassia hippophallus?
Horse-heart Cassia
Where is Cassia hippophallus native to?
Madagascar
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
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cassia hippophallus Capuron: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.