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Golden shower

Cassia fistula

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, among 6 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (7 countries), North America (9 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands), and South America (5 countries).

🇦🇫 Afghanistan 🇦🇴 Angola 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇧 Barbados 🇧🇿 Belize 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇳 Brunei 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇬🇭 Ghana 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇷 Iran 🇮🇶 Iraq 🇲🇻 Maldives 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇮 Nicaragua 🇵🇦 Panama 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Cassia fistula (Golden shower)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cañafistula | lluvia de oro

French bâton casse

German Röhrenkassie

Portuguese canafistula-verdadeira

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Golden shower?

The scientific name of Golden shower is Cassia fistula. It belongs to the genus Cassia.

What is the conservation status of Golden shower?

Golden shower (Cassia fistula) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Golden shower live?

Golden shower is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (7 countries), North America (9 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Afghanistan, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Brunei, Colombia, Congo (DRC).

What family does Golden shower belong to?

Golden shower (Cassia fistula) belongs to the genus Cassia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Golden shower endangered?

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

What kingdom does Golden shower belong to?

Golden shower (Cassia fistula) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Golden shower?

The closest relatives of Golden shower in the genus Cassia include Apple blossom, appleblossom cassia, Brewster's cassia, Bronze Shower Tree, Kenyan shower.