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5. Cassia javanica L.
Sp. Pl.: 379. 1753; Gagnep. in Fl. Gén. I.-C. 2: 158. 1913; Ridl., Fl. Malay Penins. 1: 619. 1922; Craib in Fl. Siam. En. 1: 508, 509, 511. 1928; de Wit, Webbia 11: 214. 1955; Brenan, Kew Bull. 13: 180. 1958; K.Larsen & S.S.Larsen in Fl. C.L.V. 18: 84. 1980. Fig. 26: 7.
Accepted Name : This is currently accepted.
Key to the subspecies
1. Leaflets apically rounded or blunt. Rhachis of inflorescence stout. Calyx dark red. Petals first pink later dark-red, finally pale, 2.5–3.5 cm long a. subsp. javanica
1. Leaflets apically acute. Rhachis of inforescence slender. Calyx green. Petals first pink to nearly white, later yellowish pink, 1.5–2 cm long b. subsp. nodosa
1. Leaflets apically rounded or blunt. Rhachis of inflorescence stout. Calyx dark red. Petals first pink later dark-red, finally pale, 2.5–3.5 cm long a. subsp. javanica
1. Leaflets apically acute. Rhachis of inforescence slender. Calyx green. Petals first pink to nearly white, later yellowish pink, 1.5–2 cm long b. subsp. nodosa
Figure 26