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Cassia fistula L.

Synonyms

Bactyrilobium fistula, Cassia bonplandiana, Cassia excelsa, Cassia fistuloides, Cassia rhombifolia, Cathartocarpus excelsus, Cathartocarpus fistula, Cathartocarpus fistuloides, Cathartocarpus rhombifolius

Common names

Golden shower tree

Extract from Wikipedia article

Cassia fistula, known as the golden shower tree and by other names, is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. The species is native to the Indian subcontinent and adjacent regions of Southeast Asia. It ranges from southern Pakistan eastward throughout India to Myanmar and Thailand and south to Sri Lanka. In literature, it is closely associated with the Mullai (forest) region of Sangam landscape. It is the national tree of Thailand, and its flower is Thailand's national flower. It is also the state flower of Kerala in India and of immense importance amongst the Malayali population. It is a popular ornamental plant and is also used in herbal medicine.

AI-generated Description

Cassia fistula, also known as the Golden Shower Tree, is an ornamental plant commonly found in Qatar. It is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 15 meters tall, with bright yellow flowers and long, cylindrical pods. In Qatar, it thrives in the country's hot and dry climate, often planted in parks, gardens, and along roadsides for its aesthetic value and ability to tolerate drought. The plant blooms from May to July, producing vibrant yellow flowers that attract pollinators, making it a popular choice for landscaping in the region.

Golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) in Aspire Park at early morning. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
LinkGolden shower tree (Cassia fistula) in Aspire Park at early morning. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
Location on mapsAspire Park Running Trail, Doha, Qatar
Blooming golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) in Aspire Park at morning. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
LinkBlooming golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) in Aspire Park at morning. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
Location on mapsAspire Park Running Trail, Doha, Qatar
Flowers of golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) in Aspire Park at morning. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
LinkFlowers of golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) in Aspire Park at morning. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
Location on mapsAspire Park Running Trail, Doha, Qatar
Golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) with flowers in Aspire Park at morning. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
LinkGolden shower tree (Cassia fistula) with flowers in Aspire Park at morning. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
Location on mapsAspire Park Running Trail, Doha, Qatar
Golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) with yellow flowers in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
LinkGolden shower tree (Cassia fistula) with yellow flowers in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
Location on mapsSand Trail, Doha, Qatar
Blooming golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
LinkBlooming golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
Location on mapsAspire Park Running Trail, Doha, Qatar
Yellow flowers of golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
LinkYellow flowers of golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
Location on mapsAspire Park Running Trail, Doha, Qatar
Pendulous racemes of yellow flowers of golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
LinkPendulous racemes of yellow flowers of golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
Location on mapsSand Trail, Doha, Qatar
Pendulous yellow flowers of golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
LinkPendulous yellow flowers of golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
Location on mapsAspire Park Running Trail, Doha, Qatar
Pendulous inflorescense of golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
LinkPendulous inflorescense of golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015
Location on mapsSand Trail, Doha, Qatar
Golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) in bloom in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 17, 2016
LinkGolden shower tree (Cassia fistula) in bloom in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 17, 2016
Location on mapsSand Trail, Doha, Qatar
Flowers of golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) on the ground in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 17, 2016
LinkFlowers of golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) on the ground in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 17, 2016
Location on mapsSand Trail, Doha, Qatar
Blooming golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 19, 2016
LinkBlooming golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 19, 2016
Location on mapsAspire Park Running Trail, Doha, Qatar
Golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 19, 2016
LinkGolden shower tree (Cassia fistula) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 19, 2016
Location on mapsAspire Park Running Trail, Doha, Qatar
Golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 19, 2016
LinkGolden shower tree (Cassia fistula) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, May 19, 2016
Location on mapsSand Trail, Doha, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Cassia fistula in Qatar reveal that the plant blooms with vibrant yellow flowers, often in pendulous racemes. The trees were observed to be in bloom in Aspire Park on multiple occasions, including May 2, 2015, and May 17, 2016. The flowers were seen hanging from the branches, and some had fallen to the ground. The plant was also spotted in the Onaiza area on May 28, 2015. In October 2015, a tree was observed in Aspire Park without flowers, suggesting that the blooming period may be limited to spring. Overall, the observations suggest that Cassia fistula is a thriving species in Qatar, particularly in Aspire Park, where it can be found with beautiful yellow blooms during the spring season. The plant's flowering pattern and growth were consistently observed across multiple visits.

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