species 1,147 observations

Java Cassia

Cassia javanica

Field notes

Cassia javanica, also known as Java cassia, pink shower, apple blossom tree, rainbow shower tree, and Palawan cherry, is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae. Its origin is in Southeast Asia, but it has been extensively grown in tropical areas worldwide as a garden tree owing to its beautiful crimson and pink flower bunches.

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4 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Black Witch, Orange-barred Sulphur, Orbed Narrow-wing Moth, Cassia Webworm Moth 4

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Plant type: Perennial Tree

From USDA PLANTS.