Cassia spruceana
Cassia spruceana
- Native to:
- Brazil | Colombia | French Guiana
GBIF: R.C. Forzza; L. Souza; W. Castro; F. Obermüller; J.P. Cunha Neto; L.P. Piva; C.S. Gonçalves; E.C. Oliveira; C.R.A.S. Lopes; N.N.V. Reis; K.R. Cruz; A.F. Reis
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Cassia
- Species:
- Cassia spruceana
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- 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
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Scarification or soaking in hot water improves germination. Seeds germinate readily with warmth and moisture.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch