Family Name: Caesulpinaceae
Botanical Name(s): Cassia Fistula
Popular Name(s): Fistula, Laburnum, Purging Fistula, Golden Shower, Amaltas
Parts Used: Fruits And Bark
Habitat: Grows in valleys up to 1200 m in Himalayas.
Description: A tropical ornamental tree with a trunk consisting of hard reddish wood, growing up to 40 feet tall. The wood is hard and heavy. It has showy racemes, up to 2" long, with bright, yellow, fragrant flowers. These flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.
Uses: Pulp from fruits called "Cessia Pulp" is a well-known Laxative. Bark of tree is rich in tannins.