Chakunda
Cassia siamea
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📖 About this plant
Cassia siamea (syn. Senna siamea — ‘Chakunda’ in Odia, also called Siamese senna or kassod tree) is a fast-growing evergreen tree of the Caesalpiniaceae family. The tree bears profuse yellow flowers in terminal panicles through much of the year, making it a popular avenue tree. Wood is hard and durable (used for furniture, cabinets, and turnery). Leaves are used as green manure. The tree fixes nitrogen and is extensively planted in agroforestry and for avenue planting.
🧑🌾 Care requirements
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Light
Full sun
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Water
Regular; drought-tolerant once established
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Humidity
Low to moderate
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Temperature
20-38°C
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Soil
Well-draining; tolerates poor soils
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Fertilizer
Low — fixes nitrogen
📋 Plant facts
- 🌍 Origin
- India, Southeast Asia
- 📏 Max height
- 10-20 m
- 📐 Spread
- 5-8 m
- 🕰️ Bloom time
- Year-round (yellow flowers in terminal panicles)
- 🎨 Bloom color
- Yellow
- 🍃 Foliage color
- Evergreen pinnate dark green
- ⏳ Lifespan
- 30+ years
- 📈 Growth rate
- Fast
- ☠️ Toxicity
- Mild — leaves and pods contain anthraquinones
- 🌱 Propagation
- Seeds
🛡️ Health & Safety
Common issues
- Leaf spot, caterpillar defoliation, termite
💡 Care tips
- Plant in full sun. Fast-growing avenue and timber tree. Tolerates drought.
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