Cassia roxburghii

DC. (1825)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Rosids Order: Fabales Family: Fabaceae Genus: Cassia

ceylon senna, red cassia

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Statewide Status

Only found in cultivation

Island Status

O'ahu Only found in cultivation

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Name Published In: Prodr. 2: 489 (1825)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Cassia roxburghii Kaneohe, Anoi Street. Brought in Oct. 1989 for identification. Street tree Preserved_Specimen Kristiansen, M. Oahu BISH 1989-10-01
2 Cassia roxburghii Oahu A tree 6 m tall receiving full sun in pat and partial shade in part. Preserved_Specimen The just-opened flower is a blend of rose pink and magenta. The aged flower is a blend of orange and brick red. Lau, J. 1543 Oahu BISH 1985-10-22