Java cassia
Cassia javanica
About
Cassia javanica, also known as Java cassia, pink shower, apple blossom tree, rainbow shower tree, and Palawan cherry, is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae. Its origin is in Southeast Asia, but it has been extensively grown in tropical areas worldwide as a garden tree owing to its beautiful crimson and pink flower bunches.
- Family
- Fabaceae
How to use it
The pink shower tree is often used as an ornamental tree in gardens due to its striking flowers and attractive appearance. It can also provide shade and attract pollinators, making it beneficial for local ecosystems. Planting this tree can enhance the beauty of any tropical landscape while supporting biodiversity.
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Gardening tip
When planting a pink shower tree, make sure to choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. This tree thrives in tropical climates and can grow quite large, so give it plenty of space to spread its beautiful branches.
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In the kitchen
The pink shower tree is not eaten by humans. Its beauty lies in its flowers and not in its edibility, so it's best enjoyed as a stunning addition to gardens rather than a culinary ingredient.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cassia javanica
- Slug
- cassia-javanica
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Cassia
- Species
- javanica
- Wikidata QID
- Q164110
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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