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Cassia fistula
Indian Laburnum, Golden Shower, Busu Busu
| Species Name | Cassia fistula |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Indian Laburnum, Golden Shower, Busu Busu |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Cassia |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Medium-sized deciduous tree growing up to 20 m tall. Slender drooping branches. Leaves 12-40 cm long, 3-8 pairs of leaflets. Flowers very showy, 3.5-5 cm long, golden yellow in pendulous unbranched clusters 20-60 cm long. Fruits 20-60 cm long, tubular, green, ripening black.
2. Tree Size
Medium (10-15 m)
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3. Full Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and Indonesia
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Probably native to deciduous forests
5. Altitude (in meters)
- It is found from sea level up to an altitude of 1300 m
6. Landscape Type
Blue-green Corridors, Small Urban Green Spaces, Coastal Fronts
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7. IUCN Conservation Status
Least Concern
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Not Evaluated
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9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Medium
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
No
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
No
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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
No
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- The fruits are legumes, 30-60 cm long, 1.5-2.5 cm broad, with a pungent odour and containing several seeds [1]
14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
No
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15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
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19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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- Widely distributed.
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20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
Yes
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
Yes
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes
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- Established trees are drought-hardy. Specimens at Kepong Botanic Gardens, Selangor, were tolerant of dry spells lasting three weeks and should be able to survive for one month.
- Established trees are drought-hardy. Specimens at Kepong Botanic Gardens, Selangor, were tolerant of dry spells lasting three weeks and should be able to survive for one month. [1]
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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
Yes
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- It is wind-resistant. [1]
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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
No
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
No
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27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
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28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
Yes
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- It attracts birds and is a butterfly and caterpillar food plant. [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- The flowers are used in rituals in the Vishu festival in Kerala. The tree has medicinal uses. The wood is used for fuel and to make cabinets, wheels, posts and mortars. [1]
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Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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