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appleblossom cassia

Cassia grandis

Least Concern

About

The Appleblossom cassia (Cassia grandis) is a species in the genus Cassia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Ind.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (4 countries), North America (Barbados, Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish sándalo
French bâton casse
German großfrüchtige Kassie

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of appleblossom cassia?
The scientific name of appleblossom cassia is Cassia grandis. It belongs to the genus Cassia.
What is the conservation status of appleblossom cassia?
appleblossom cassia (Cassia grandis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does appleblossom cassia live?
appleblossom cassia is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (4 countries), North America (Barbados, Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela).. Countries include Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, India, Laos, Libya.
What family does appleblossom cassia belong to?
appleblossom cassia (Cassia grandis) belongs to the genus Cassia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is appleblossom cassia endangered?
No, appleblossom cassia (Cassia grandis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does appleblossom cassia belong to?
appleblossom cassia (Cassia grandis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of appleblossom cassia?
The closest relatives of appleblossom cassia in the genus Cassia include Apple blossom, Brewster's cassia, Golden shower, Kenyan shower, Bronze Shower Tree.

Native Range — 15 Countries

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