Round-Leaf Cassia
Chamaecrista rotundifolia
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Karnataka
- Flowering
- November-February
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Chamaecrista rotundifolia
- Genus
- Chamaecrista
- Family
- Caesalpiniaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Native to
- Tropical America
- Found in India
- Karnataka
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-February
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Caesalpiniaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Caesalpiniaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Round-Leaf Cassia
Round-Leaf Cassia (Chamaecrista rotundifolia) is a herb belonging to the Caesalpiniaceae family (Senna family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/bipinnate leaves, raceme/panicle flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to Tropical America. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-February. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Caesalpiniaceae
Senna family
Round-Leaf Cassia belongs to the Caesalpiniaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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