What is a gold shower tree?
Gold shower tree with the scientific name Cassia fistula is a type of flowering plants in the Fabaceae family. It is a tropical drought -resistant tree that grows in warm areas such as India, Thailand and Pakistan. Cassia fistula is grown for decorative and healing reasons due to its naturally charming flower and numerous use of its legumes, leaves and bark. This medium -sized tropical tree can grow quickly to a height of about 60 feet (18 m). Its leaves consist of dark green, oval leaves of about 6 inches (15 cm) and grouped into six to eight pairs.
General names for this deciduous tree clean Cassia, Golden Chain Tree and Indian Laburnum. There are about 500 other species that include a gold shower tree in the Cassia genus. The gold yellow flowers of this tree are collected in clusters similar to long chain on soft, woody branches and measured between 1.5 and 2.7 inches (ABVEN 4 to 7 cm) each in diameter. During the late spring these five -layer flowers overtake the whole treeand almost leave the leaves imperceptible. The tree also carries elongated green legumes, usually about 2 feet (0.6 m) long. Legumes hold several seeds, which are often used as an alternative medicinal remedy under several conditions.
Gold shower tree grows in large numbers, especially in India and Thailand. Gardens and backyards in these countries often have one or two of these deciduous plants. Some special events in the original regions of this plant include decorations made with gold shower flowers, especially in Thailand, because many people there consider the color of the yellow symbol for royal rank. Cassia fistula is also a national flower of Thailand.
Numerous regions in South Asia use for some traditional herbal remedy as a traditional herbal license. Its roots were used to treat skin diseases and burns while its bark is crushed or cooked to ease the constipation andindigestion. The pulp of the tree is also used to treat colic and fever. On the other hand, dry cough and bronchitis are alleviated by infusion of the leaves to warm drinks. However, large doses of leaves and bark may lead to vomiting, nausea and abdominal pain.
In addition to therapeutic uses, pollinators such as butterflies, bees and small birds, they also benefit from gold shower trees by using them as food and shelter. Wild -growing gold shower trees were also seen in the Himalayas. Higher samples of this kind can be seen when it grows in its natural environment, such as forests and valleys.