Saraca indica

"Ashoka tree," "Saraca," "Sita Ashok," and "Himalayan Ashoka.", Sorrowless Tree

Message of the Flower

Without Grief

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

There is nothing spiritually wrong in being glad and cheerful, on the contrary it is the right thing.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Yoga - IV: Cheerfulness and Happiness

Cheerfulness is the salt of sadhana. It is a thousand times better than gloominess.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Yoga - IV: Cheerfulness and Happiness

A hidden Bliss is at the root of things.

A mute Delight regards Time's countless works: To house God's joy in things Space gave wide room, To house God's joy in self our souls were born.

This universe an old enchantment guards; Its objects are carved cups of World-Delight Whose charmed wine is some deep soul's rapture-drink: The All-Wonderful has packed heaven with his dreams, He has made blank ancient Space his marvel-house; He spilled his spirit into Matter's signs: His fires of grandeur burn in the great sun, He glides through heaven shimmering in the moon; He is beauty carolling in the fields of sound; He chants the stanzas of the odes of Wind; He is silence watching in the stars at night; He wakes at dawn and calls from every bough, Lies stunned in the stone and dreams in flower and tree.

Sri Aurobindo, Savitri - II: The Debate of Love and Death

Colour

shades of pink, red, or orange.

Family

Fabaceae (Leguminosae)

Cultivars

does not have a wide range of distinct cultivars

Flower Size

medium to large, with individual flowers measuring several inches in diameter.

Flower Texture

soft and delicate texture

Number of Petals

numerous petals, forming a dense cluster.

Floral Symmetry

bilateral symmetry

Fragrance of Flower

sweet and fragrant blossoms

Leaf Texture

smooth or slightly rough texture

Leaf Arrangement

arranged alternately on the stem

Leaf Color

green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

small to medium-sized tree.

Life Cycle

perennial with long life span

Blooming Period

spring and early summer months.

Climate

tropical and subtropical climates.

Water Requirements

regular watering and well-drained soil.

Soil Type

Well-draining soil with good fertility

Temperature Ranges

warm temperatures and cannot tolerate frost.

Sun or Shade

partial to full sun

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

certain pests and diseases common to leguminous plants.

Pollinators

Bees and other insects

Habitat

native to South Asia and is often found in gardens and landscapes.

Role in the Ecosystem

nectar source for pollinators

Ornamental

It is widely grown as an ornamental tree for its beautiful and fragrant flowers.

Endangered Status

not considered endangered.