Cassia marksiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.M.Bailey) Domin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot.22(89): 237 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188591
Common Names
- Cassia marksiana
- Marks' Cassia
- Marks Cassia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Cassia brewsteri marksiana F.M.Bailey [valid]
Description
Cassia marksiana (also called Marksiana cassia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a rounded habit. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses. It has grey-green foliage and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cassia marksiana is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cassia marksiana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and have a pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cassia marksiana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have established roots.
Where to Find Cassia marksiana
Cassia marksiana is native to Australia and can be found in Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Cassia marksiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassia marksiana?
Cassia marksiana
What is the common name of Cassia marksiana?
Marks' Cassia
What is the natural habitat of Cassia marksiana?
It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and heaths in Australia.
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
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
Frederick Manson Bailey (1827-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Bailey' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cassia marksiana (F.M.Bailey) Domin: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.