Cassia tomentella - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Domin
Source:
ildis
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot.22(89): 237 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187879
Common Names
- Woolly Cassia
- Woolly Senna
- Woolly-leaved Cassia
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- Cassia brewsteri tomentella Benth. [valid]
Description
Cassia tomentella (also called Woolly Cassia, among many other common names) is an erect shrub up to 2 m high. It is native to Western Australia and grows in sandy soils in heath or shrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Cassia tomentella is used as a medicinal plant and for soil improvement. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cassia tomentella has small yellow flowers with five petals and long stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a long stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cassia tomentella is a perennial shrub native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light and warmth.
Where to Find Cassia tomentella
Cassia tomentella is native to India and can be found in the western and central parts of the country.
Cassia tomentella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassia tomentella?
Cassia tomentella
What type of plant is Cassia tomentella?
Shrub
Where is Cassia tomentella found?
Africa
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cassia tomentella (Benth.) Domin: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.