Cassia mystacicarpa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rizzini & Heringer
Source:
ipni
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Anais Acad. Brasil. Ci.38: 110 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332989
Common Names
- Cassia mystacicarpa
- Mystacicarpa Cassia
- Cassia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cassia mystacicarpa (also called Mystacicarpa Cassia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, and has long, narrow leaves with a scaly texture.
Uses & Benefits
Cassia mystacicarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cassia mystacicarpa has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and slightly flattened. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cassia mystacicarpa is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early fall and rooted in a sandy soil mixture. The plant should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cassia mystacicarpa
Cassia mystacicarpa can be found in India.
Cassia mystacicarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassia mystacicarpa?
Cassia mystacicarpa
What is the family of Cassia mystacicarpa?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Cassia mystacicarpa?
Mystacicarpa Cassia
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
Carlos Toledo Rizzini (1921-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rizzini' in the authors string.
Ezechias Heringer (1905-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heringer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77119414-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Cassia mystacicarpa Rizzini & Heringer: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.