Cassia fistula

Purging Cassia, Indian Laburnum, Pudding Pipe Tree, Golden Shower Tree

Message of the Flower

Imagination

The Mother’s Comment

Abundant and varied, may be charming, but must not be substituted for Truth.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

Imagination is a fundamental energy of consciousness, and this marvellous, indomitable energy works on without caring whether she is put to use or misuse or no use at all; she exists merely for the sake of delight in her own existence.

Sri Aurobindo, Kena and Other Upanishads: The Philosophy of the Upanishads

Colour

Canary yellow

Family

Fabaceae

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

The flowers are small but arranged in large, showy racemes.

Flower Texture

Soft

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Bilaterally symmetrical

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant

Leaf Texture

Smooth

Leaf Arrangement

Pinnate

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Tree

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Late spring to early summer

Climate

Tropical and subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate, drought-tolerant once established

Soil Type

Prefers well-drained soil; tolerant of various soil types

Temperature Ranges

Warm, frost-free climates

Sun or Shade

Full sun

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to root rot in waterlogged conditions, pests include aphids and caterpillars.

Pollinators

Bees and other insects

Habitat

Native to South and Southeast Asia; widely cultivated in tropical regions worldwide

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides habitat and food for various species of insects and birds.

Ornamental

Widely cultivated for its stunning floral displays and shade.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

imber is used in rural communities for various purposes.

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered; widely cultivated.

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