Cassia mannii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 272 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164288
Common Names
- Mann's Cassia
- Mannii Cassia
- Cassia Mannii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cassia mannii (also called Cassia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a thick, woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cassia mannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cassia mannii is a yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cassia mannii is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub native to South America. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It is tolerant of poor soils and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Cassia mannii
Cassia mannii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Cassia mannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassia mannii?
Cassia mannii
What are the common names of Cassia mannii?
Mann's Cassia, Pink Shower
What is the natural habitat of Cassia mannii?
Tropical and subtropical dry 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
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cassia mannii Oliv.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.