Asoka Tree
Polyalthia longifolia
English Common Name: Asoka Tree, Ashoka Tree, False Ashoka, Weeping Mast Tree
Chinese Name / 中文名: 长叶暗罗 (Cháng yè àn luō)
Other Local Name: Mempisang (Malaysia)
Family Name: Annonaceae (Custard Apple Family)
Scientific Name: Polyalthia longifolia
Synonym: Uvaria longifolia
Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Magnoliales > Annonaceae (Custard Apple Family) > Polyalthia
Origin: South India and Sri Lanka
Growth Habit: Tree
Characteristic: A uniquely shaped tree with glossy, long, narrow and wavy edge leaves. The tree grows to about 10 meters height.
Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and moderate watering
Images Location: Penang, Malaysia
Chinese Name / 中文名: 长叶暗罗 (Cháng yè àn luō)
Other Local Name: Mempisang (Malaysia)
Family Name: Annonaceae (Custard Apple Family)
Scientific Name: Polyalthia longifolia
Synonym: Uvaria longifolia
Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Magnoliales > Annonaceae (Custard Apple Family) > Polyalthia
Origin: South India and Sri Lanka
Growth Habit: Tree
Characteristic: A uniquely shaped tree with glossy, long, narrow and wavy edge leaves. The tree grows to about 10 meters height.
Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and moderate watering
Images Location: Penang, Malaysia

