Cassia mannii
Cassia mannii
- Native to:
- Cameroon | Central African Republic | Congo | DR Congo | Gabon | Gulf of Guinea Is. | Ivory Coast | Nigeria | Sudan-South Sudan | Uganda
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Cassia
- Species:
- Cassia mannii
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from scarification or hot water treatment. Germination is typically rapid once seed coat dormancy is broken.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI