Carao

About

The Bronze Shower Tree (Cassia moschata) is a species in the genus Cassia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Cassia

Species

Cassia moschata (Carao)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Carao

Similar Species in Cassia

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Cañafistula | lluvia de oro

Cassia fistula

Least Concern

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sándalo

Cassia grandis

Least Concern

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Apple blossom

Cassia javanica

Not Evaluated

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Brewster's cassia

Cassia brewsteri

Least Concern

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Kenyan shower

Cassia afrofistula

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Carao?

The scientific name of Carao is Cassia moschata. It belongs to the genus Cassia.

What is the conservation status of Carao?

Carao (Cassia moschata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Carao live?

Carao is found in Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia.

What family does Carao belong to?

Carao (Cassia moschata) belongs to the genus Cassia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Carao endangered?

No, Carao (Cassia moschata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Carao belong to?

Carao (Cassia moschata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Carao?

The closest relatives of Carao in the genus Cassia include Cañafistula | lluvia de oro, sándalo, Apple blossom, Brewster's cassia, Kenyan shower.