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Cassia moschata Kunth

Family Name: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)

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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants)
Plant Growth Form Tree
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic
Maximum Height 20 m

Biogeography

Native Distribution Mexico, South America
Native Habitat Terrestrial
Preferred Climate Zone Tropical
Local Conservation Status Non-native

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate Moderate

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) Orange

Fruit, Seed and Spore

Mature Fruit Colour(s) Brown
Mature Fruit Texture(s) Smooth
Fruit Classification Simple Fruit
Fruit Type
Mature Seed Colour(s) Brown
Mature Seed Texture(s) Glossy / Shiny

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Master ID 33617
Species ID 8031
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Species record last updated on: 13 December 2022.
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