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round-leaf cassia

Chamaecrista rotundifolia

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Zimbabwe), Asia (India), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇮🇳 India 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Chamaecrista rotundifolia (round-leaf cassia)

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Fish-bone Cassia

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Golden Cassia

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Chamaecrista nictitans

Least Concern

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Tropical sensitive pea

Chamaecrista glandulosa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of round-leaf cassia?

The scientific name of round-leaf cassia is Chamaecrista rotundifolia. It belongs to the genus Chamaecrista.

What is the conservation status of round-leaf cassia?

round-leaf cassia (Chamaecrista rotundifolia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does round-leaf cassia live?

round-leaf cassia is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Zimbabwe), Asia (India), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, India, Zimbabwe.

What family does round-leaf cassia belong to?

round-leaf cassia (Chamaecrista rotundifolia) belongs to the genus Chamaecrista, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is round-leaf cassia endangered?

No, round-leaf cassia (Chamaecrista rotundifolia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does round-leaf cassia belong to?

round-leaf cassia (Chamaecrista rotundifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of round-leaf cassia?

The closest relatives of round-leaf cassia in the genus Chamaecrista include Fish-bone Cassia, Golden Cassia, Hairy sensitive pea, Partridge-Pea, Tropical sensitive pea.