Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
171317

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl.: 98 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170646



Common Names

  • Saraca Indica
  • Ashoka Tree
  • Indian Ashoka


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Synonyms

  • Saraca bijuga Prain [valid]
  • Saraca harmandiana Pierre [valid]
  • Saraca indica bijuga (Prain) Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Saraca indica zollingeriana (Miq.) Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Saraca minor Miq. [valid]
  • Saraca pierreana Craib [valid]
  • Jonesia minor Zoll. & Moritzi [valid]
  • Jonesia pinnata Willd. [valid]
  • Saraca kunstleri Prain [valid]
  • Saraca arborescens Burm.f. [valid]
  • Saraca lobbiana Baker [valid]
  • Saraca zollingeriana sensu Prain, non Miq. [deprecated]
  • Saraca minor bijuga Prain [unknown]

Description

Saraca indica (also called Indian Saraca, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and is often found in wastelands.

Uses & Benefits

Saraca indica is used as an ornamental plant, as a soil improver, and as a green manure crop. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Large, yellow, papilionaceous flowers. Seed: Small, black, oblong seeds. Seedlings: Cotyledons are ovate, with a rounded base, and a pointed tip. First leaves are trifoliate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saraca indica is a perennial shrub native to the southeastern United States. It can grow up to 8 feet tall and is often used as a hedge or screen. It is best propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and given plenty of sun and water.

Where to Find Saraca indica

Saraca indica can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Saraca indica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saraca indica?

Saraca indica

What is the common name of Saraca indica?

Indian Saraca

Where is Saraca indica found?

Saraca indica is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Fabaceae family

References