Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree)

Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) with red yellow flowers and green leaves on the plant.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) with red yellow flowers and green leaves on the tree.

Botanical names: Saraca indica, Saraca asoca, Jonesia asoca

Common names: Ashoka Tree, Jonesia Asoka, Gandhapushpa, Sorrowless Tree

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: India

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Red, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Flood tolerant plantFlood tolerance: High
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Saraca asoca is a small evergreen tree with large heads of orange-red flowers which are hightly perfumed at night. Its principal constituents are a steroid component and a calcium salt. The bark of Saraca indica contains the estrogenic compound ketosterol. The bark has a stimulating effect on the endometrium and ovarian tissue, is useful in menorrhagia due to uterine fibroids, in leucorrhea and in internal bleeding, where ergot is indicated. It is well established for its effectiveness in menorrhagia and dysmenorrhea. It also has a stimulatory effect on the ovarian tissue and may produce an oestrogen-like effect that enhances the repair of the endometrium and stops bleeding. The leaves have been known to be used in uterine and uterine related indications. Helpful in managing conditions involving menhorragia (fibroids), bleeding hemorrhoids, hemorrhage, dysentry. Var. Bijuga - smaller size tree, very compact in container.

Young leaves are deep pink color and emerge at the end of the branches like hanging tassels. This distinctive feature occurs in all Saracas and other close-related species and genera, including Amherstia, Brownea and Maniltoa (Handkerchief Trees, with hanging out light pink or white young leaves).

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Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) with orange flower clusters and dark green leaves close up
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) orange flower clusters emerge above large dark green oval foliage.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) with orange clusters of flowers among long smooth green leaves.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) branches covered with dense clusters of vibrant orange flowers and foliage.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) with pale green new leaves and orange flower clusters close up
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) with drooping pale green new leaves and orange flower clusters nearby
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) with drooping pink and green leaves on the branch close up.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) with distinct drooping pink new leaves along with mature green foliage.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) with drooping light purple leaves in a close up plant shot
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) showing distinct young drooping light purple leaves among mature green foliage.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) orange flower clusters growing on tree branches among green leaves
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) orange flower clusters grow along woody branches amid dense green leaves
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) with small red flower clusters throughout the lush green tree
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) clusters of red flowers nestled among deep green, glossy, elongated leaves.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) orange yellow flower cluster close up
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) flower cluster with dense orange and yellow petals
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) with pale yellow leaves and deep green foliage plant tree
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) with drooping pale yellow young leaves against mature dark green foliage.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) brown fruit hanging from tree branch close up
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) brown fruit pods dangling from a slender woody branch
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) brown fruit hanging from green leaves close up on branch
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) hanging brown fruit pods amidst lush green foliage on a branch.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) orange flower clusters in a close up portrait view
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) flower clusters with vibrant orange petals and small yellow centers
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) yellow and green leaves on tree branches, close up.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) with drooping clusters of yellow young foliage among mature green leaves.
Saraca indica orange flower plant with long green leaves on slender thin branches.
Saraca indica orange flower clusters hanging from thin branches with green leaves.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) orange flower close up on a thick wooden branch
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) clusters of orange flowers growing directly from the woody tree bark
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) orange flower cluster on branch close up in forest setting
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) clusters of orange flowers emerging from thick brown woody branches.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) red and orange flower cluster in a close up view
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) clusters of small vibrant red and orange flowers on green leaves.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) orange flower clusters in a close up, lush green leaves behind
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) orange flower clusters growing on a thick wooden tree branch section.
Saraca indica red flower cluster close up showing small individual petals and buds
Saraca indica dense clusters of red and orange flower petals and buds
Saraca indica orange and red flower close up on a tree branch
Saraca indica clusters of small orange and red flower buds and petals
Saraca indica orange and red flower cluster in a tight close up view.
Saraca indica flower cluster showing dense clusters of orange and red petals.
Saraca indica orange flower cluster close up with red stamens and green leaves
Saraca indica orange flower cluster with red stamens and thick green leaves
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) red and yellow flower cluster close up
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) with a cluster of many small red and yellow petals.
Saraca indica orange and red flower clusters on a green leafy branch
Saraca indica displays dense clusters of orange and red flowers near foliage.
Saraca indica orange flower clusters on a green tree with arching branches
Saraca indica tree with many orange flower clusters hanging from thin branches
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) orange and yellow flower clusters in a close up view.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) with a cluster of vibrant orange and yellow flower buds open.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) red and orange flower cluster in a close up view.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) flower cluster with small petals in shades of red and orange.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) orange flower clusters on thick brown tree branches close up
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) clusters of orange flowers grow directly from thick brown tree branches.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) light yellow young leaves hanging downward on a tree branch
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) young pale yellow foliage emerging from a green leafy canopy
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) with deep red drooping new leaves on a branch close up.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) with new growth foliage hanging down from a thin wooden stem.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) orange flower close up showing small buds and extended long stamens
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) clusters of orange flower buds with long thin extended red stamens
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) orange flower close up with thin long red stamens extending outward
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) orange flower clusters with long thin stamens and nearby green leaves
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) orange flower cluster close up with delicate long thin stamens
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) flower cluster with orange petals and thin stamens reaching outward
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) orange flower and mixed green purple leaves close up
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) orange flower cluster hanging above green and purple elongated leaves
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) orange and yellow flower cluster in a close up photo.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) orange and yellow flower cluster growing in a rounded shape.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) orange and yellow flower cluster close up showing long stamens
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) cluster of orange and yellow flowers with thin extending stamens
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) with drooping reddish purple leaves hanging down from a wooden branch
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) with distinct hanging leaves colored in deep reddish purple shades of growth
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) orange yellow flower cluster close up with green wavy leaves
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) flower cluster with green wavy leaves and drooping pink foliage.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) green plant with vibrant red clusters of small delicate flowers
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) displays dense green foliage alongside rounded clusters of small red flowers
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) red and orange flower close up on green leaves.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) clusters of small vibrant red and orange petals with green foliage.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) with small red flower clusters on thin branches among green leaves
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) branches covered in tiny red flower clusters and dense green foliage.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) light green leaves in black plastic pot, top view.
Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) young plant with lime green foliage inside black nursery containers.


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Saraca indica (Ashoka Tree) with orange flower clusters and dark green leaves close up

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