❖ Common name- Pink shower tree

❖ Scientific name- Cassia javanica

❖ Classification-

Kingdom- Plantae

Family- Fabaceae

Order- Fabales

❖ Mode of propagation-

Cassia trees will propagate from seeds all year long, but it’s recommended to plant in summer. The seeds germinate best when the days are long with extra hours of sunshine. Rinse the seeds in warm water to remove the dark pulp, then scarify the seed coat. Scarifying means you should rub the seed edge with a rasp to create a weak area. Don’t create holes in the seed coat since that will stop golden shower propagating and kill the seed. After you have scarified the seeds in preparation for cassia tree propagation, soak them in cold water for 24 hours. Plant each seed in its own gallon (4 L.) pot with drainage holes on the bottom. Fill the pots with lightweight, sterile medium. Sow the seeds 1 inch (2.5 cm.) deep.

❖ Uses-

Besides being a stunning ornamental tree for landscaping, the pink shower (Cassia javanica ) has numerous uses! The wood is used for furniture and cabinet making, while the bark is used in the tanning process for leather. It is used medicinally as a substitute to Cassia fistula for treating constipation, colic, chlorosis and urinary disorders. Its leaves are effective against herpes simplex and the bark of C. javanica is one of the ingredients in ayurvedic and other traditional medicine antidiabetic formulations.