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Roxburgh's cassia
Scientific Name: Cassia roxburghii
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Cassia roxburghii
Also known as Roxburgh's Cassia, Red Cassia, and Ceylon Senna, Cassia roxburghii is a flowering plant appreciated for its beauty.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has a "No" rating for both dogs and cats.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cassia roxburghii DC.
- Common Names: Roxburgh's Cassia, Red Cassia, Ceylon Senna, Rose Cassia
- Family: Fabaceae (also known as Leguminosae, the legume, pea, or bean family)
- Kingdom: Plantae (plants)
- Synonyms: Cassia marginata Roxb. (not yet available), possibly misidentified in the past as "C. javanica sensu Bojer" and "C. marginata Roxb.". It is important to note that many species of *Senna* were previously classified under *Cassia*.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Southern India and Sri Lanka.
- Introduced to the Cook Islands.
Nomenclature
- The genus Cassia was named for William Roxburgh, an 18th-century Scottish botanist who specialized in the flora of India.
Further Information
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): ITIS Checklist
- Allergome Database: Contains at least one entry related to Roxburgh's Cassia.
- EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Invites contributions of facts about Cassia roxburghii.