Cassia moschata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
ildis
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
F.W.H.von Humboldt, A.J.A.Bonpland & C.S.Kunth, Nov. Gen. Sp.6: 358 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174026
Common Names
- Moschata Cassia
- Moschata Senna
- Musk Cassia
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- Cathartocarpus moschatus (Kunth) G.Don [valid]
Description
Cassia moschata (also called Musk Cassia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m (16 ft) tall. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cassia moschata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for fodder and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cassia moschata is a yellow, pea-like flower with a yellow throat. The seed is a flat, oblong, brown seed, about 5 mm long. The seedling is a small, bright green, oval-shaped seedling with two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cassia moschata can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned to allow for adequate spacing and growth. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.
Where to Find Cassia moschata
Cassia moschata is native to Central and South America, and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Cassia moschata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassia moschata?
Cassia moschata
What are the common names of Cassia moschata?
Musk Cassia, Musk Senna, and Musk Candlebush
What is the natural habitat of Cassia moschata?
It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical climates
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
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cassia moschata Kunth: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.