Cassia psilocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Welw.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Apont.: 587 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164554
Common Names
- Cassia psilocarpa
- Flamboyant de Hispaniola
- Flamboyant de Puerto Rico
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cassia psilocarpa (also called 'Psilocarpa', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and long, pinnate leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in dry, tropical forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Cassia psilocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful yellow flower and is drought tolerant. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cassia psilocarpa is a yellow-orange color with five petals. The seed is a flat, oval-shaped seed with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cassia psilocarpa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Once established, it requires regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Cassia psilocarpa
Cassia psilocarpa is native to Central America and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.
Cassia psilocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassia psilocarpa?
Cassia psilocarpa
What is the common name of Cassia psilocarpa?
Psilocarpa
What is the natural habitat of Cassia psilocarpa?
Tropical and subtropical regions of South America
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
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cassia psilocarpa Welw.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.