Cassia roxburghii
Roxburgh's Cassia
Also known as: Cassia javanica Bojer +3 more
- Cassia javanica Bojer
- Cathartocarpus marginatus G.Don
- Cathartocarpus roxburghii (DC.) G.Don
- Cathartocarpus roxburghii (DC.) Loudon
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia, Cassia roxburghii (commonly known as Roxburgh's Cassia) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
India, Sri Lanka
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bangladesh, Jawa, Kenya, Malaya, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Trinidad-Tobago, Uganda