Polyalthia longifolia (Sonn.) Benth. & Hook. f. ex Thwaites
Campus Location
Rajagiri Business School, Valley Campus, Kakkanad
Systematic position
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Streptophyta
Class: Equisetopsida
Order: Magnoliales
Family: Annonaceae
False Ashoka tree is native to southern India and Sri Lanka and known to grow over 20 m in height, shows symmetrical pyramidal growth. Leaves lanceolate and have wavy edges; flowers delicate star-like, pale green coloured; fruit in clusters of 10–20, initially green but turning purple or black when ripe.
- Ornamental tree.
- The leaves are used in decoration during festivals.
- This tree serves as a focal point in gardens and can be pruned into various shapes.
- The wood is used in the making of pencils, boxes, and matchsticks.
Polyalthia longifolia (Sonn.) Benth. & Hook. f. ex Thwaites
Campus Location
Rajagiri Business School, Valley Campus, Kakkanad
Systematic position
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Streptophyta
Class: Equisetopsida
Order: Magnoliales
Family: Annonaceae
False Ashoka tree is native to southern India and Sri Lanka and known to grow over 20 m in height, shows symmetrical pyramidal growth. Leaves lanceolate and have wavy edges; flowers delicate star-like, pale green coloured; fruit in clusters of 10–20, initially green but turning purple or black when ripe.
- Ornamental tree.
- The leaves are used in decoration during festivals.
- This tree serves as a focal point in gardens and can be pruned into various shapes.
- The wood is used in the making of pencils, boxes, and matchsticks.