Cassia midas - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.S.Irwin & Barneby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.35: 60 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174875
Common Names
- Midas Cassia
- Cassia Midas
- Cassia Grandis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cassia midas (also called Midas Cassia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cassia midas is used as an ornamental plant, for fodder, and as a soil-improving plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cassia midas has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings are slender, with dark green leaves and yellow-green stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cassia midas is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Cassia midas
Cassia midas can be found in Central and South America, including Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Cassia midas FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassia midas?
Cassia midas
What are the common names of Cassia midas?
Midas Cassia
What is the natural habitat of Cassia midas?
Dry tropical 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
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Howard Samuel Irwin (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Irwin' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cassia midas H.S.Irwin & Barneby: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.