About Cassia Leptophylla and Jicama
Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Vegetable
Origin
Brazil
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Not Available
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, White
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Thripes
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Not Available
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Cassia leptophylla
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
gold medallion tree
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
gold medallion tree
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
gold medallion tree
Yambohne
In French
gold medallion tree
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
árbol medallón de oro
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
χρυσό δέντρο μετάλλιο
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
árvore medalhão de ouro
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Drzewo Medalion złota
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
aureus arbore
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Cassia Leptophylla and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Cassia Leptophylla and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Cassia Leptophylla and Jicama. Cassia Leptophylla doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Cassia Leptophylla does not have fragrant flowers. Cassia Leptophylla has allergic reactions like Not Available and Jicama has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cassia Leptophylla and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cassia Leptophylla and Jicama
Season and care of Cassia Leptophylla and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Cassia Leptophylla and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cassia Leptophylla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cassia Leptophylla is Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cassia Leptophylla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Cassia Leptophylla and Jicama Physical Information
Cassia Leptophylla and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Cassia Leptophylla height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Cassia Leptophylla and Jicama are as follows:
Cassia Leptophylla flower color: Yellow
Cassia Leptophylla leaf color: Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Cassia Leptophylla and Jicama
Care of Cassia Leptophylla and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cassia Leptophylla pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cassia Leptophylla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.