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Cassia javanica
Pink Shower, Java Cassia, Rainbow Shower Tree
| Species Name | Cassia javanica |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Pink Shower, Java Cassia, Rainbow Shower Tree |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Cassia |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Attractive small to medium-sized deciduous or semi-deciduous tree. Inflorescence is a raceme or panicle, many-flowered, up to 16 cm long. Terminal bud on leafy shoots or lateral on the short side of branches. Flowers whitish to reddish or buff. Crown blossoms with pink flowers after leaf fall in places with a distinct dry season. Fruits 20-60 cm long, pendent, cylindrical.
2. Tree Size
Large (>15 m)
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3. Full Distribution
- Native to Asia, including China, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Widely cultivated all over the tropics. Naturalised in Africa, Asia, Australia, America, the West Indies and on several islands in the Pacific Ocean.
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Low elevations in more open sites in evergreen and deciduous monsoon forests or even savannah-like vegetation
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Data Deficient
6. Landscape Type
Blue-green Corridors, Small Urban Green Spaces, Coastal Fronts
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Blue-green Corridors (1)
Small Urban Green Spaces (1)
Coastal Fronts (1)
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7. IUCN Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
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Near Threatened (0)
Vulnerable (0)
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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?
Fast
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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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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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- It does not produce poisonous or harmful substances, but it does have large thorns. [1]
15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun, Partial shade
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- Prefers full sun but can tolerate shade [1]
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
No
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- pH 6.2-7.0 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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- Grows in moist, well-drained soil. Planted at Kepong Botanic Gardens, Selangor, at a pond edge and is doing well.
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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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- Does well in areas up to 400 m elevation with a mean annual temperature between 19-25 ºC and mean annual rainfall between 650-400 mm. [1]
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- Does well in areas up to 400 m elevation with a mean annual temperature between 19-25 ºC and mean annual rainfall between 650-400 mm.;Orwa C, Mutua A, Kindt R, Jamnadass R, Simons A, 2009. Agroforestree Database: a tree reference and selection guide version 4.0. In: World Agroforestry Centre. [2]
22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
- In Sumbawa, it occurred on a sandy, temporarily inundated riverbank. In Wetar, it never occurred on inundated peaty soils. In Timor, it occurred on lime and clayey soils. It depends on the length and degree of inundation. It can survive flooding up to 2 m high for a short period.
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- In Sumbawa, it occurred on a sandy, temporarily inundated riverbank. In Wetar, it never occurred on inundated peaty soils. In Timor, it occurred on lime and clayey soils. It depends on the length and degree of inundation. It can survive flooding up to 2 m high for a short period. [1]
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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes
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- It is not resistant to fire but tolerates drought and shade. [1]
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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
Yes
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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
No
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- Thrives in humid places with deep, well-drained soil. [1]
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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 is a butterfly food plant and an important plant for bees. [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- Planted as an ornamental and street tree and may also be grown as a shade tree in an agroforestry system. The tree has medicinal properties and tannins to treat leather. The timber is valuable due to its strength and hardness. [1]
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Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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