Indian Laburnum

Cassia fistula

Also known as Golden Shower, Purging fistula, Fistula, Purging cassia

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About Indian Laburnum

Cassia fistula, also known as golden shower, purging cassia, Indian laburnum, kani konna, or pudding-pipe tree, is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. The species is native to the Indian subcontinent and adjacent regions of Southeast Asia. It is the official state flower of Kerala state and Delhi UT in India, as well as the national tree and flower of Thailand. It is also a popular ornamental plant and is also used in herbal medicine.

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Plant Details

Scientific name
Cassia fistula
Genus
Cassia
Habit
Tree
Habitat
Dry and moist deciduous forests
Native to
India, Sri Lanka
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Pakistan, Malay Islands, China
Flowering & fruiting
March-December
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Local Names

Hindi
अमलतास Amaltas, अमलतास
Nepali
राजवृक्ष Raajavriksha, अमलतास Amalataas, राजवृक्ष
Bengali
সোনালী Sonali, Bandarlati, Amultas
Tamil
கொன்றை Konrai, கொன்றை, சரக்கொன்றை
Telugu
రేళ్ల చెట్టు, రేల, అరగ్వద
Kannada
ಕಕ್ಕೆ Kakke, ಆರಗು Aaragu, ಆರಗಿನ Aaragina
Malayalam
Kani Konna, Vishu konna, കണിക്കൊന്ന
Marathi
बहावा Bahava, बहावा, बाहवा
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Botanical family

Caesalpiniaceae

Senna family

Indian Laburnum belongs to the Caesalpiniaceae family.

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