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 reaching up to 12 meters in height, with dark green compound leaves that are lanceolate in shape and a dense, 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. Their clusters form terminal groups 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, brown seeds. Growing season for the Thai Cassia tree: Grown outdoors during moderate weather in autumn and spring, and can be cultivated year-round in protected agricultural environments, enclosed spaces, or plastic houses where temperature can be controlled and sunlight or adequate lighting is available. Suitable climate and soil for growing 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 cultivating 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. Its 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 kilograms of leaves annually. Original habitat of the Thai Cassia tree: Its native region is East Asia.