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Cassia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae, and the subfamily Caesalpinioideae. Species are known commonly as cassias . The genus includes 37 species and has a pantropical distribution. [ 2 ]
Senna siamea, also known as Siamese cassia, [1] kassod tree, cassod tree and cassia tree, [2] [3] is a legume in the subfamily Caesalpinioideae. It is native to South and Southeast Asia , although its exact origin is unknown.
Cassia abbreviata, commonly known as the sjambok pod or long-tail cassia, is a mostly tropical tree species in the genus Cassia, which is native to Africa.
Cassia fistula, also known as golden shower, [3] purging cassia, [4] Indian laburnum, [5] kani konna, [6] or pudding-pipe tree, [7] is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. The species is native to the Indian subcontinent and adjacent regions of Southeast Asia .
Cassia gum, a food additive made from the seeds of Senna obtusifolia; Cassia tea or senna tea, an herbal tea made from the seeds of Senna obtusifolia; Carao syrup, or molasses, is made from boiling down bean pods of Cassia grandis, (Spanish: carao). It is a nutritious sweetener.
Cassia javanica, also known as Java cassia, pink shower, apple blossom tree and rainbow shower tree (Thai: ชัยพฤกษ์), is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae. Its origin is in Southeast Asia , but it has been extensively grown in tropical areas worldwide as a garden tree owing to its beautiful crimson and pink flower bunches.
Cinnamomum cassia, called Chinese cassia or Chinese cinnamon, is an evergreen tree originating in southern China and widely cultivated there and elsewhere in South and Southeast Asia. [2] It is one of several species of Cinnamomum used primarily for its aromatic bark, which is used as a spice. The buds are also used as a spice, especially in ...
Cassia sieberiana is used to make tools, pestles, mortars, and also used for construction because it is a very hard wood that is resistant to termites. In addition, it is also an ornamental tree because of its brightly colored flowers. Some cultures also incorporate the plant in their religion and for superstitious and magical purposes. [2]