Cassia thyrsoidea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brenan
Source:
ildis
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.14: 234 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164941
Common Names
- Thyrsoidea Cassia
- Thyrsoidea Senna
- Thyrsoidea Candlebush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cassia thyrsoidea (also called Thyrsoid Cassia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 6 m tall. It is native to Mexico, and is found in tropical dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Cassia thyrsoidea is used as an ornamental plant, as a hedge, and as a source of firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cassia thyrsoidea are yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are flat and oval shaped, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cassia thyrsoidea is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cassia thyrsoidea
Cassia thyrsoidea is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, from sea level to elevations of 2,000 m.
Cassia thyrsoidea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassia thyrsoidea?
Cassia thyrsoidea
What is the family of Cassia thyrsoidea?
Fabaceae
Where is Cassia thyrsoidea native to?
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
John Patrick Micklethwait Brenan (1917-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brenan' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cassia thyrsoidea Brenan: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.