Seeds of the Cassia tree Thai (Senna siamea)

Common name: Thai Cassia tree Scientific name: Senna siamea Other names: Siamese Cassia - Siamese Senna - Yellow Cassia A perennial evergreen tree that reaches up to 12 meters in height, its leaves are dark green, compound, and oval-shaped, with a dense and rounded crown. It is used as a shade tree and for ornamental purposes, characterized by its dense yellow flowers. Flowers of the Thai Cassia tree: Yellow flowers with five petals, up to 3 cm in diameter, forming terminal clusters that can be up to 30 cm long, blooming during spring and summer. Seeds and fruit of the Thai Cassia tree: Its fruits are long pods containing flat, oval-shaped brown seeds. Growing season for the Thai Cassia tree: It is planted outdoors during moderate weather in autumn and spring, and can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural protected areas, indoor or plastic-covered places where temperature can be controlled, with access to sunlight or adequate lighting for the plant. Suitable climate and soil for planting the Thai Cassia tree: It is a sun-loving tree, affected by frost, thriving in moderate weather. It can adapt to most well-drained soils, except salty soils. Method of planting the Thai Cassia tree: Propagation is either by cuttings or seeds, which are soaked in warm water for several hours before planting in soil at a depth of 1 cm. Benefits and uses: Used as an ornamental tree in landscape design for private and public gardens, and also used as fodder, as a well-growing tree can produce approximately 500 kg of leaves annually. Native habitat of the Thai Cassia tree: Its original habitat is East Asia.