Polyalthia longifolia (Debdaru): Botanical Characteristics, Ecology, and Landscape Significance Polyalthia longifolia, popularly known as Debdaru, Indian Mast Tree, or Ashoka (False Ashoka), is a tall, elegant evergreen tree widely cultivated and naturalized across tropical South Asia. Revered for its columnar form, pendulous foliage, and remarkable adaptability to varied environmental conditions, this species holds both […]