Chakundi
| Botanical Name: | Cassia siamea |
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| English Name: | Senna siamea |
| Local Name: | Chakundi |
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Unique identification feature
- Cassia siamea also known as Siamese cassia is native to South and Southeast Asia,although its exact origin is unknown.It is a medium-size,evergreen tree growing up to eighteen metre with yellow flowers.
Unique identification feature
- Leaffall - January to March Flowering -December to May Fruiting - January to February
Planting and Care
- The young fruits and leaves are eaten as a vegetable. The flowers and young fruits are used in curries. In traditional medicine. The fruit is used to treating against intestinal worms and to prevent convulsions in children
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