Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Streptophyta

Class: Equisetopsida

Subclass: Magnoliidae

Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Genus: Saraca

Species: asoca

Description: It is a tree. Leaves are deep green in dense clusters. Inflorescence is axillary. Flowers are heavy in bunches. Stamens 4-8, anthers versatile, give a hairy appearance to the clusters. Ovary is hairy, curve style and capitate stigma. Pods are flat and black. Seeds are 4-8 seeded. 

Uses:  Used to treat dyspepsia, fever and menorrhagia.