Cassia lancangensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.Y.Qian
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Austro Sin.6: 23 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240951
Common Names
- Cassia lancangensis
- Lancangensis Cassia
- Lancan Cassia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cassia lancangensis (also called Lancang Cassia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to China, where it is found in subtropical forests. It is an annual herb with small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils in open, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cassia lancangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cassia lancangensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cassia lancangensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate drought and frost.
Where to Find Cassia lancangensis
Cassia lancangensis is found in China.
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
Yi Yong Qian (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Y.Qian' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cassia lancangensis Y.Y.Qian: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.