Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Tree
Origin
Brazil
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Not Available
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, White
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Thripes
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cassia leptophylla
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
gold medallion tree
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
gold medallion tree
Lignum Vitae
In German
gold medallion tree
Lignum Vitae
In French
gold medallion tree
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
árbol medallón de oro
Palo santo
In Greek
χρυσό δέντρο μετάλλιο
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
árvore medalhão de ouro
pau-santo
In Polish
Drzewo Medalion złota
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
aureus arbore
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Cassia Leptophylla and Lignum Vitae
Wondering what are the properties of Cassia Leptophylla and Lignum Vitae? We provide you with everything About Cassia Leptophylla and Lignum Vitae. Cassia Leptophylla doesn't have thorns and Lignum Vitae doesn't have thorns. Also Cassia Leptophylla does not have fragrant flowers. Cassia Leptophylla has allergic reactions like Not Available and Lignum Vitae 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 Lignum Vitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cassia Leptophylla and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Cassia Leptophylla and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Cassia Leptophylla and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cassia Leptophylla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cassia Leptophylla is Loam and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cassia Leptophylla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cassia Leptophylla and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Cassia Leptophylla and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Cassia Leptophylla height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Cassia Leptophylla and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Cassia Leptophylla flower color: Yellow
Cassia Leptophylla leaf color: Dark Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Cassia Leptophylla and Lignum Vitae
Care of Cassia Leptophylla and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cassia Leptophylla pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Cassia Leptophylla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.