Saraca asoca, commonly known as the ashoka tree (lit. "sorrow-less"), is a plant belonging to the Detarioideae subfamily of the Fabaceae family of plants (also referred to as the legume, pea, or bean family).

May 2, 2019 · Ashoka (Saraca asoca) helps in bleeding problems, irregular menses, fibroids, dysmenorrhea, etc in females. Find out Ashoka tree uses, benefits & Dosage

Ashok is one of the most legendary and sacred trees of India. The Scientific name of Sita Ashok is Saraca asoca, and it belongs to Leguminosae family. This tree is native to Indian subcontinent & it is found growing naturally in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Himalayas.

Jun 29, 2023 · Ashoka is a 22-30 foot tall, evergreen tree with beautiful flowers that are native to India, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. The glossy, green leaves of this rainforest tree are coppery-red at first, then become green and eventually deep green as they mature.

Native to India, it bears fragrant, orange to red flowers in clusters, creating a visually striking appearance. The tree is renowned for its cultural significance, associated with Hindu mythology. Its bark is used in traditional medicine for its potential reproductive health benefits.

Apr 16, 2025 · Did you know that Sita Ashoka, scientifically known as Saraca asoca, is often referred to as the "Ashoka tree of Sita" due to its association with the Hindu epic Ramayana? Taxonomy and Botanical Features: Sita Ashoka, a member of the Fabaceae family, Read more.

[The Asoka tree, also called the Sita-Ashok, is a medium sized evergreen tree with large flame-like scarlet flowers that appear in clusters. Its deep green leaves are copper-coloured when young and hang placidly from the branches.

Saraca indica, commonly known as the asoka tree, ashok or simply asoca, [2] is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae, subfamily Detarioideae. The species is native to most of Mainland Southeast Asia and Western Indonesia. It grows to a height of 20 metres (66 feet) and is known for its clusters of orange-yellow to red flowers.

Jun 20, 2015 · Ashoka’ or ‘Sita Ashoka,’ one of the most beautiful indigenous trees, looks marvellous when fragrant, pale apricot (scarlet) Ixora like blooms are fashioned amidst the deep green shiny foliage. It is a sacred tree for Hindus and Buddhists.

Mar 31, 2020 · It is the tree in the grove Ashoka Vatika, that provides Sita shelter during her exile in Lanka. She spends her days and nights under this tree, pining, lamenting and waiting for Rama to come and take her back.