Droogmansia sillansii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sillansii
ID:
178504
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Chev.
Source:
ildis
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000177833
Common Names
- Sillans' Droogmansia
- Sillans Droogmansia
- Droogmansia Sillansii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Droogmansia sillansii (also called Sillans' Cassia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests. It has pinnate leaves with 4 to 6 pairs of leaflets and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Droogmansia sillansii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Droogmansia sillansii has yellow flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are about 3 cm in height.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Droogmansia sillansii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. It is best to sow the seeds in a warm, moist environment and keep them moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a warm, moist environment.
Where to Find Droogmansia sillansii
Droogmansia sillansii is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.
Droogmansia sillansii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Droogmansia sillansii?
Droogmansia sillansii
What is the common name of Droogmansia sillansii?
Sillans' Droogmansia
What is the natural habitat of Droogmansia sillansii?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Droogmansia genus
Droogmansia angolensis, Droogmansia chevalieri, Droogmansia dorae, Droogmansia elongata, Droogmansia gossweileri, Droogmansia grandiflora, Droogmansia lancifolia, Droogmansia ledermannii, Droogmansia longirhachis, Droogmansia megalantha, Droogmansia mildbraedii, Droogmansia montana, Droogmansia munamensis, Droogmansia pteropus, Droogmansia reducta, Droogmansia scaettaiana, Droogmansia sillansii, Droogmansia tenuis, Droogmansia tisserantii, Droogmansia vanderystii, Droogmansia vanmeelii, Droogmansia velutina, Droogmansia sillansiana,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-2389: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.