Cassia rubriflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
ildis
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro3: 110 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165536
Common Names
- Cassia rubriflora
- Red Cassia
- Red Senna
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cassia rubriflora (also called 'Red-flowered cassia', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Cassia rubriflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. The leaves are used for fodder and the flowers are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cassia rubriflora is a bright red color, with five petals and a long, slender tube. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cassia rubriflora is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Cassia rubriflora
Cassia rubriflora can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and India.
Cassia rubriflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassia rubriflora?
Cassia rubriflora
What is the common name of Cassia rubriflora?
Red-flowered Cassia
What is the natural habitat of Cassia rubriflora?
Dry areas, open fields, and disturbed sites
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
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cassia rubriflora Ducke: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.