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cassia

Scientific Name: Cassia

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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About Cassia

The term "cassia" can refer to several different plants, leading to some confusion. It's essential to understand the context to know which plant is being discussed.

Common Names and Scientific Names

  • "Cassia" is often used as a common name.
  • Accepted Scientific Names Include:
    • Cinnamomum cassia (Chinese cassia or Chinese cinnamon)
    • Cassia (a genus within the legume family, Fabaceae)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Cinnamomum cassia:
    • Family: Lauraceae
  • Cassia (Genus):
    • Family: Fabaceae
    • Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Distribution and Habitat

  • Cinnamomum cassia (Chinese cassia) originates from southern China and is widely cultivated there and elsewhere in Southern and Eastern Asia.
  • Cinnamomum tamala (Indian cassia) is native to India.
  • Cinnamomum burmanni (Indonesian cassia) is native to Indonesia.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Cinnamomum cassia is an evergreen tree.
  • Cassia bark (from various Cinnamomum species) is aromatic and similar to cinnamon, but differs in strength and quality. Indonesian cassia has a smoother bark.
  • Cassia buds are the unopened flowers of the cassia (cinnamon) tree, picked and dried before blooming.