Cassia spectabilis, Senna spectabilis, Senna macranthera

One of the most spectacular trees. Fast growing small to medium size tree with architectural crown structure and narrow pointed leaves that make this plant stand out from other cassias/sennas. Showy yellow flowers are scented and attract butterflies. The flowers come in big clusters and when the tree is in full bloom (Spring to Fall), the view is spectacular, hence the name. This plant looks very pretty as a container specimen or as a separately standing tree for a small yard. Prefers soils that are deep, moist and sandy but will tolerate calcareous soils. The rare plant doesn't exist in a wild anymore and can be found only in cultivation. The seeds of Cassia spectabilis are a potential source of commercial gum.

Similar plants:

• Cassia antillana, Senna nitida, Chamaefistula antillana, Cassia aurea (Golden Rain tree)
• Cassia bahamensis, Senna mexicana chapmanii (Bahama Senna, Bahama Cassia)
• Cassia occidentalis, Senna occidentalis, Cassia ligustrina (Coffee Senna, Fedegoso, Privet Cassia)
• Senna alata, Cassia alata (Empress candle plant, Candle Bush, Carrion Crow Bush, Candlesticks)
• Senna bicapsularis, Cassia bicapsularis, Cassia sennoides (Butterfly Cassia, Butterfly Bush, Winter Cassia)
• Senna corymbosa, Cassia falcata (Southern Cassia, Flowery Senna, Argentina Senna)
• Senna floribunda, Cassia floribunda (Golden Showy Cassia, Devils Finger)
• Senna multijuga, Cassia multijuga (False Sicklepod)
• Senna polyphylla, Cassia biflora, Cassia microphylla,Cassia polyphylla, Cassia tenuissima, Peiranisia polyphylla (Desert Cassia)
• Senna sp., Cassia sp. (Cassia)