English Common Name: Rain Tree, Cow Tamarind Chinese Name / 中文名: 雨树 (Yǔ shù) Other Local Name: Pokok Hujan-hujan (Malaysia), Pukul Lima (Malaysia) Family Name: Fabaceae (Bean Family) Scientific Name: Samanea saman Synonym: Albizia saman, Mimosa saman, Calliandra saman, Acasia propinquce, Inga cinerea, Pithecellobium saman, Enterolobium saman Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Fabales > Fabaceae (Bean Family) > Samanea Origin: Tropical America Growth Habit: Tree Characteristic: A deciduous tree with massive umbrella shaped crown growing to 20 - 25 meters. The leaves normally fold up when it rains and in the evening. Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and moderate watering. Images Location: Malaysia ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |