Question

Scientific name of Amaltas (Golden shower tree) is-

• A. Bombax malabaricum
• B. Cassia fistula
• C. Butea monosperma
• D. Delonix regia

Hint:

Cassia fistula, known for its vibrant yellow flowers, is a tropical tree commonly used in ornamental gardening.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Identifying the Golden Shower Tree.
The scientific name of the Golden Shower Tree, commonly known as Amaltas, is Cassia fistula. It is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, widely known for its beautiful yellow flowers.

Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(A) Bombax malabaricum: This is the scientific name for the Malabar cotton tree, not the Golden Shower Tree.
(B) Cassia fistula: Correct — This is the scientific name of the Golden Shower Tree (Amaltas).
(C) Butea monosperma: This is the scientific name of the flame of the forest, not the Golden Shower Tree.
(D) Delonix regia: This is the scientific name of the Royal Poinciana, not the Golden Shower Tree.

Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (B) Cassia fistula, as it is the scientific name of the Golden Shower Tree (Amaltas).

Answer 2

Each scientific name here belongs to a well-known flowering tree of India, so matching the described feature, a golden-yellow flowering tree, to the right common name narrows this down.

1. Bombax malabaricum: This is the semal or Malabar silk-cotton tree, known for large red flowers and cotton-like seed fluff, not yellow flowers.
2. Cassia fistula: This is the Amaltas or Golden Shower Tree, named precisely for its long, drooping clusters of bright yellow flowers, matching the description exactly.
3. Butea monosperma: This is the palash or "Flame of the Forest," known for vivid orange-red flowers, not yellow.
4. Delonix regia: This is the gulmohar or Royal Poinciana, known for brilliant red-orange flowers, again not yellow.

Only Cassia fistula is associated with the golden-yellow flower clusters that give the Golden Shower Tree its name.

Therefore, the correct answer is Cassia fistula.