Cassia leiandra - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
C.F.P.von Martius & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Bras.15(2): 94 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164226
Common Names
- Cassia leiandra
- Leiandra Cassia
- Cassia Leiandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Cassia moschata Benth. [illegitimate]
Description
Cassia leiandra (also called 'Leiandra Senna', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually reaching a height of 4-6 m. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cassia leiandra is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of fodder for livestock, and as a source of food for humans.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cassia leiandra is a small, yellow, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, flattened seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, rounded, green leaf.
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Cassia leiandra is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location. Once established, the shrub is fairly drought tolerant.
Where to Find Cassia leiandra
Cassia leiandra can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Cassia leiandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassia leiandra?
Cassia leiandra
What is the common name of Cassia leiandra?
Leiandra Senna
What is the natural habitat of Cassia leiandra?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cassia leiandra Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.