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Summary
Physical Characteristics

Saraca asoca is an evergreen Tree growing to 9 m (29ft) by 9 m (29ft) at a medium rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10.
It can fix Nitrogen.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
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Synonyms
Jonesia asoca Roxb.
Habitats
Edible Uses
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Medicinal Uses
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The following uses are listed for S. Indica. It is quite likely that they apply here, either instead of or as well as under S. Indica[K ]. The bark is a very popular herb in Ayurveda, where it is said to be particularly useful for treating the female reproductive system[304 ]. It is strongly astringent and a uterine sedative[304 ]. It is said to have a stimulating effect on uterine and ovarian tissue[304 , 362 ]. It is said to be useful in the treatment of several ailments including menstrual cramps; some cases of uterine bleeding; uterine fibroids; haemorrhoids, and internal bleeding[304 , 362 ]. The bark contains tannins and catechol[240 ].
References More on Medicinal Uses
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Other Uses
Fodder
Prized for its beautiful foliage and fragrant flowers. The ashoka tree is considered sacred throughout the Indian subcontinent, especially in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. This tree has many folklorical, religious and literary associations in the region. Nitrogen Fiver. Fodder: Pod.
Special Uses
Carbon Farming
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Propagation
Seed
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Assamese: Ashok-goch, Ashok, Ahok. English: Ashok tree, Ashokam. Gujarati: Ashopalava. Hindi: Sita Ashok, Ashok. Kannada: Achenge. Karbi. Mir krem. Malayalam: Hemapushpam, Ashokam. Marathi: Jasundi. Others: Sita Ashok, Sorrowless Tree. Tamil: Asogam, Ashoka Tree. Telugu: Asokamu.
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Found In
Countries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available
Andamans, Asia, Bangladesh, Fiji, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pacific, Pakistan, SE Asia, Sri Lanka,
Weed Potential
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None Known
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : Status: Vulnerable B1+2c
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
(Roxb.) W.J.de Wilde
Botanical References
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