Pls help to identify this Cassia Sps.

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by firasat, Jan 27, 2006.

  1. firasat

    firasat Member

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    hyd , india
    It is similar to Cassia tora / Sickle senna
    the leaves are same with an apex
    the flowers are also similar
    but the fruits / pods are in abunch of 4-5 short and stout
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  2. wrygrass2

    wrygrass2 Active Member 10 Years

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    Not personally familiar with Cassia in any form but in a cursory search, found two facts. One, for others looking for this plant, that there are 40 species found in India, a few listed on this page. 4 species are defined there and the following quote from that page lists others.


    Two I found this picture of C. senna that shows the intermediate stage of the seed pod that somewhat resembles yours. Could it be that your plant's seed pods are just not fully developed?

    Harry
     
  3. malcolm197

    malcolm197 Active Member

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    Could be Cassia fistula. Do a google and compare with your actual plant- I only looked at the first couple of references and it looks similar.
    Regards from UK
    Malcolm
     
  4. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    You may need a botanical manual, such as a flora to nail this down. A university library would be a good place to look.
     

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