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Guatteria longifolia, Unona longifolia, Uvaria altissima, Uvaria longifolia
Ashoka tree, mast tree, sorrowless tree
Polyalthia longifolia (False Ashoka) is a lofty evergreen tree, native to India, commonly planted due to its effectiveness in alleviating noise pollution. It exhibits symmetrical pyramidal growth with willowy weeping pendulous branches and long narrow lanceolate leaves with undulate margins. The tree is known to grow over 30 ft in height.[+]
Polyalthia longifolia, also known as Ashoka tree, is an evergreen tree native to India and Southeast Asia. In Qatar, it is commonly grown as an ornamental plant due to its attractive, fragrant flowers and ability to thrive in hot, dry conditions. Studies have shown that P. longifolia can tolerate high temperatures and drought in Qatari gardens, making it a popular choice for landscaping. However, its invasive potential and water requirements should be considered to ensure sustainable cultivation in the region.
Willowy weeping pendulous branches of mast tree (Polyalthia longifolia) in a park at Al Intisar Street near a corner with Onaiza. Doha, Qatar, May 3, 2015
Al Intisar Street, Doha, Qatar
Long narrow lanceolate leaves with undulate margins of mast tree (Polyalthia longifolia) in a park at Al Intisar Street near a corner with Onaiza. Doha, Qatar, May 3, 2015Al Intisar Street, Doha, Qatar
Willowy weeping pendulous branches of mast tree (Polyalthia longifolia) in a park at Al Intisar Street near a corner with Onaiza. Doha, Qatar, December 1, 2015Al Intisar St, Doha, Qatar
Long narrow lanceolate leaves of mast tree (Polyalthia longifolia) in a park at Al Intisar Street near a corner with Onaiza. Doha, Qatar, December 1, 2015Al Intisar St, Doha, QatarThe Polyalthia longifolia plant in Qatar has been observed to have willowy weeping pendulous branches, which were noted in both May and December of 2015. The leaves of the plant are long and narrow, with a lanceolate shape and undulate margins, giving them a unique appearance. These observations were made in a park at Al Intisar Street near a corner with Onaiza in Doha, Qatar. The consistent presence of these characteristics across different times of year suggests that they are stable features of the plant's morphology in this environment. The branches and leaves appear to maintain their shape and structure throughout the year, with no significant changes observed between May and December.
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