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Saraca asoca

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Saraca asoca, commonly known as the ashoka tree, is a plant belonging to the Detarioideae subfamily of the Fabaceae family of plants.

FamilyFabaceae
GenusSaraca
NativeAsia
LifespanPerennial

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Saraca asoca.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderFabales
FamilyFabaceae
GenusSaraca
SpeciesS. asoca
Binomial NameSaraca asoca
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameAshoka Tree
Life FormTree
Growth HabitTree

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderFabales
FamilyFabaceae
GenusSaraca

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.