Kingdom Plantae Family Fabaceae Scientific name Cassia aubrevillei | Order Fabales Genus Cassia Rank Species | |
Similar Cassia marksiana, Cassia brewsteri, Cassia abbreviata, Cassia roxburghii, Cassia sieberiana | ||
Cassia aubrevillei is a legume species in the subfamily Caesalpinioideae. A forest tree of tropical West Africa, it is threatened by deforestation and unsustainable logging for timber. The bark of the tree has been investigated for antifilarial properties.
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