Plant Id : 393
Plant Name : False Ashoka
Scientific Name : Polyalthia longifolia
Family Name : Annonaceae
Location : Botanical Garden
Properties : Polyalthia longifolia, the false ashoka native to India, is a lofty evergreen tree, commonly planted due to its effectiveness in alleviating noise pollution. It exhibits symmetrical pyramidal growth with willowy weeping pendulous branches and long narrow lanceolate leaves with undulate margins.The leaves of false Ashoka possess blood purifying properties and their juice mixed with cumin seeds is used as an indigenous treatment for stomachache.
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