Cassia swartzioides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
ildis
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro5: 129 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165537
Common Names
- Cassia swartzioides
- Wild Senna
- Swartz's Senna
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cassia swartzioides (also called 'Swartzia-like 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 swartzioides 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cassia swartzioides var. scarlatina (Ducke) H.S.Irwin & BarnebyCassia swartzioides var. swartzioides
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cassia swartzioides is a yellow-orange 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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Cassia swartzioides is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep soil moist and provide bright indirect light.
Where to Find Cassia swartzioides
Cassia swartzioides can be found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Cassia swartzioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassia swartzioides?
Cassia swartzioides
What is the common name of Cassia swartzioides?
Swartz's Cassia
What is the natural habitat of Cassia swartzioides?
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 swartzioides Ducke: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.