Saraca indica
Asoka Tree
Also known as: Ionezia asoca +12 more
- Ionezia asoca
- Jonesia minor Zoll. & Moritzi
- Jonesia pinnata Willd.
- Saraca arborescens Burm.f.
- Saraca bijuga Prain
- Saraca harmandiana Pierre
- Saraca indica var. bijuga (Prain) Gagnep.
- Saraca indica var. zollingeriana (Miq.) Gagnep.
- Saraca kunstleri Prain
- Saraca lobbiana Baker
- Saraca minor (Zoll. & Moritzi) Miq.
- Saraca minor var. bijuga Prain
- Saraca pierreana Craib
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia, Saraca indica (commonly known as Asoka-Tree) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Jawa, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Andaman Is., Bangladesh, Caroline Is., Egypt, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Trinidad-Tobago, Uganda, Zaïre