Cassia fistula seeds

Common name: Golden Shower Tree or Cassia Fistula Scientific name: Cassia fistula Also called: Indian Carob • A semi-deciduous ornamental tree that reaches a height of 10 meters. The leaves are feathery, 30 - 40 cm long, with 4 - 8 pairs of oval-shaped, sharply pointed leaflets with short stalks. Uses and benefits: • Used for decoration, the tree's bark is an important source of tannins (red color) used in tanning. The pods are also used in traditional medicine. Original habitat: • Native to South Asia, and the flowers of Golden Shower Tree are the national symbol of the Kingdom of Thailand. Fruit and seeds: • The fruit is a non-opening cylindrical pod about 60 cm long, turning black when ripe. The seeds are toxic. Flower: • The flowers are golden yellow, appearing before the leaves in May, in pendant racemes measuring 33 - 45 cm long. Suitable climatic conditions and soil for cultivation: • Preferably cultivated in a humid environment with loamy sandy soil, and it can also survive in hot climates. Method of cultivation: • Propagated by seeds, preferably soaked in water for 12 hours before planting.