Cassia fistula - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 377 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163802
Common Names
- Golden Shower Tree
- Golden Rain Tree
- Amaltas
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- Bactyrilobium fistula (L.) Willd. [valid]
- Cassia rhombifolia Roxb. [valid]
- Cassia bonplandiana DC. [valid]
- Cassia excelsa Kunth [illegitimate]
- Cassia fistuloides Collad. [valid]
- Cathartocarpus excelsus G.Don [valid]
- Cathartocarpus fistula (L.) Pers. [valid]
- Cathartocarpus fistuloides (Collad.) G.Don [valid]
- Cathartocarpus rhombifolius (Roxb.) G.Don [valid]
- Cassia fistula ovata DC. [valid]
Description
Cassia fistula (also called Golden shower tree, among many other common names) is a shrub native to western Australia. It grows in dry, rocky areas, and has small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cassia fistula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of firewood, timber, and fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Cassia fistula flower is a yellow, five-petaled flower with a long, curved stamen. The seed is a flat, oblong pod that contains several seeds. The seedlings are small, with bright green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cassia fistula is an annual or biennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and thinned to a spacing of 10-15 cm. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Cassia fistula
Cassia fistula can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Cassia fistula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cassia fistula?
Cassia fistula
What is the common name of Cassia fistula?
Golden Shower Tree
What is the natural habitat of Cassia fistula?
Dry tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Cassia genus
Cassia burttii, Cassia eremophila, Cassia fistula, Cassia grandis, Cassia javanica, Cassia leiandra, Cassia mannii, Cassia psilocarpa, Cassia roxburghii, Cassia sieberiana, Cassia thyrsoidea, Cassia hintonii, Cassia rubriflora, Cassia swartzioides, Cassia ferruginea, Cassia leptophylla, Cassia moschata, Cassia spruceana, Cassia midas, Cassia regia, Cassia cowanii, Cassia tomentella, Cassia marksiana, Cassia queenslandica, Cassia bakeriana, Cassia johannae, Cassia hippophallus, Cassia abbreviata, Cassia afrofistula, Cassia angolensis, Cassia arereh, Cassia aubrevillei, Cassia artensis, Cassia fikifiki, Cassia brewsteri, Cassia fastuosa, Cassia lancangensis, Cassia mystacicarpa,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cassia fistula L.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.