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Cassias (Cassia)
Ranging from hundreds to a thousand individual species, cassias are used for a wide range of purposes. Many are grown ornamentally in large part due to their lovely blooms and foliage. Others are useful in reforestation efforts or to prevent desertification. Thanks to their wide range of purposes, cassias are well known to have traditional uses as well. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Cassias
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Attributes of Cassias
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Cassias
Distribution of Cassias
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Distribution Map of Cassias
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Cassias
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Cassias, a diverse genus of vibrant flowering plants, requires a balance of full to partial sunlight, well-drained soil, and warm temperatures. Basic care involves watering moderately, not allowing the soil to become over-saturated. Common challenges include aphids, scale insects, and fungal diseases. Seasonal considerations are crucial, as the cassias thrives in late spring to fall and struggles in cold conditions. Spring is an opportunity for major pruning, ensuring optimal blooming. Intense care in winter is necessary to protect against frost.
How to Water Cassias?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Cassias?
How to Propagate Cassias?
How to Plant Cassias?
Exploring the Cassias Plants
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6 most common species：
Golden shower tree
Golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) is a plant that is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is at its peak during the middle of the summer. Golden shower tree is both the national flower and tree of Thailand. The Latin name "Cassia" comes from "Kassia", which means "fragrant plant." It holds a sacred place in scriptures like the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Pink shower
Besides being a stunning ornamental tree for landscaping, the pink shower (Cassia javanica) has numerous uses! The wood is used for furniture and cabinet making, while the bark is used in the tanning process for leather. In Thailand, it's grown to bring good luck.
Pink shower tree
The pink shower tree is named for the long racemes of pink flowers that cascade down from its branches and at times obscure most of the green leaves. It also produces long, woody seed pods that can function as cattle fodder. The pink shower tree is often an important species for local bee populations.
Gold medallion tree
Gold medallion tree, or Cassia leptophylla, is a tropical semi-evergreen with visually striking, bright golden flowers. Its long, slender leaves uniquely fan out, exhibiting growth patterns indicative of its native Brazilian habitat. A strong survivalist, gold medallion tree thrives in warm climates, often in well-drained soils, resilience that underscores its popular use in ornamentation.
Roxburgh's cassia
The red cassia is a medium-sized tree, growing to 15–20 m (49–66 ft) tall with spreading, drooping branches. The leaves are clusters of pink, rose or orange flowers, 15–60 cm (5.9–23.6 in) long, and pinnate with three to eight pairs of leaflets, each leaflet 7–21 cm (2.8–8.3 in) long and 4–9 cm (1.6–3.5 in) broad. The flowers are produced in pendulous racemes 20–40 cm (7.9–15.7 in) long, each flower 4–7 cm (1.6–2.8 in) diameter with red to pinkish petals. The fruit is a legume.
Bronze shower
Bronze shower (Cassia moschata) is named for its abundant blossoms which are a deep orange bronze color. These flowers make this a popular feature tree for ornamental gardens. The tree's wood is very dense and is used as firewood since it burns for a very long time.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Cassias
Cassia
Ranging from hundreds to a thousand individual species, cassias are used for a wide range of purposes. Many are grown ornamentally in large part due to their lovely blooms and foliage. Others are useful in reforestation efforts or to prevent desertification. Thanks to their wide range of purposes, cassias are well known to have traditional uses as well.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Cassias
Feedback
Attributes of Cassias
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Cassias
Distribution of Cassias
Feedback
Distribution Map of Cassias
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Cassias
Feedback
Cassias, a diverse genus of vibrant flowering plants, requires a balance of full to partial sunlight, well-drained soil, and warm temperatures. Basic care involves watering moderately, not allowing the soil to become over-saturated. Common challenges include aphids, scale insects, and fungal diseases. Seasonal considerations are crucial, as the cassias thrives in late spring to fall and struggles in cold conditions. Spring is an opportunity for major pruning, ensuring optimal blooming. Intense care in winter is necessary to protect against frost.
How to Water Cassias?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Cassias?
How to Propagate Cassias?
How to Plant Cassias?
Exploring the Cassias Plants
Feedback
6 most common species：
Golden shower tree
Golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) is a plant that is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is at its peak during the middle of the summer. Golden shower tree is both the national flower and tree of Thailand. The Latin name "Cassia" comes from "Kassia", which means "fragrant plant." It holds a sacred place in scriptures like the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Pink shower
Besides being a stunning ornamental tree for landscaping, the pink shower (Cassia javanica) has numerous uses! The wood is used for furniture and cabinet making, while the bark is used in the tanning process for leather. In Thailand, it's grown to bring good luck.
Pink shower tree
The pink shower tree is named for the long racemes of pink flowers that cascade down from its branches and at times obscure most of the green leaves. It also produces long, woody seed pods that can function as cattle fodder. The pink shower tree is often an important species for local bee populations.
Gold medallion tree
Gold medallion tree, or Cassia leptophylla, is a tropical semi-evergreen with visually striking, bright golden flowers. Its long, slender leaves uniquely fan out, exhibiting growth patterns indicative of its native Brazilian habitat. A strong survivalist, gold medallion tree thrives in warm climates, often in well-drained soils, resilience that underscores its popular use in ornamentation.
Show More Species
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
Nearly 5 years of research
80+ scholars in botany and gardening
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A database of 400000+ plants
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