Cassia Fistula Or Golden Shower 5 L Pot
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Product Details
Cassia fistula is a medium-sized deciduous tree in the legume family (Fabaceae), famous for its spectacular hanging clusters of bright golden-yellow flowers.
Common names:
- Golden Shower Tree
- Indian Laburnum
- Amaltas (Hindi)
- Konna (Malayalam)
- Aragvadha (Sanskrit)
Key features:
- Height: 4/5 meter
- Flowers: Bright yellow, long drooping clusters (20–50 cm), usually bloom in late spring to early summer.
- Leaves: Compound, with 4–8 pairs of leaflets.
- Fruit: Long, cylindrical, dark brown to black pods (30–60 cm) containing numerous seeds separated by sticky pulp.
Distribution:
Native to the Indian subcontinent and mainland Southeast Asia. It is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions as an ornamental tree.
Uses:
- Ornamental: Popular avenue and garden tree because of its abundant yellow blossoms.
- Traditional medicine: The fruit pulp has been used as a mild laxative in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Various parts of the tree have also been used traditionally for skin disorders and fever, though medicinal use should only be under professional guidance.
- Wood: Used for small carpentry items and agricultural implements.
Flowering season:
Typically blooms during the hot, dry season before or as new leaves emerge, creating a striking display of yellow flowers.
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Cassia Fistula Or Golden Shower 5 L Pot
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