Cassia fistula L.
Campus Location
Rajagiri Business School, Valley Campus, Kakkanad
Systematic position
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Streptophyta
Class: Equisetopsida
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
The species is native to the Indian subcontinent and adjacent regions of Southeast Asia. It is the official state flower of Kerala state. The plant is a medium-sized tree, growing to 10–20 m tall with fast growth. The leaves are deciduous, pinnate, flowers are pendulous racemes, fruit is a legume containing several seeds.
- It is widely grown as an ornamental tree and has strong and very durable wood.
- It is used in Vishu festivals as a traditional trademark in Kerala.
Cassia fistula L.
Campus Location
Rajagiri Business School, Valley Campus, Kakkanad
Systematic position
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Streptophyta
Class: Equisetopsida
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
The species is native to the Indian subcontinent and adjacent regions of Southeast Asia. It is the official state flower of Kerala state. The plant is a medium-sized tree, growing to 10–20 m tall with fast growth. The leaves are deciduous, pinnate, flowers are pendulous racemes, fruit is a legume containing several seeds.
- It is widely grown as an ornamental tree and has strong and very durable wood.
- It is used in Vishu festivals as a traditional trademark in Kerala.