Kassod - Cassia Tree
Senna siamea
Summary
Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Angiosperm
Class: Dicotyledonae
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Senna
Species: S.siamea
Scientific Name: Senna siamea (Lam.) Irwin et Barneby.
Common Names:
English: Kassod tree, Cassia tree.
Hindi: Seemia.
Marathi: Kassod.
Description:
- Habit and Habitat: a small tree of quick growth, 2-20m high with spreading branches.
- Distribution: The plant is common as a street tree in Brisbane.
- Morphology:
Leaf: Paripinnate, leaflets 6-14 pairs, oblong, emarginated, mucronate.
Inflorescence: Panicles of corymbose.
Flower: yellow in colour. Calyx divided, petals 5, subequal, Stamens 10, 3 sterile.
Androceium: stamens 10, anthers are erected and basifixed.
Gynoceium: Ovary superior, linear and grooved.
Fruit: Pod flat, brown. Flowering and Fruiting Time: August-May.
Seeds: seeds are edible. - Propagation: By seeds.
- Importance:
Planted as a roadside tree. Wood from this is highly valued in Chinese furniture making. Has medicinal value. - Location: Botanical Garden, Avenue, Main Enterance Garden, Sports ground, Hostel, Parking area and New Building.
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