EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -The Polyalthia genus belongs to the Annonaceae family and contains approximately 25 identified species. This genus is predominantly found in Asia, extending from southern India and Sri Lanka and spanning continental Asia to northern Australia and Melanesia.

Detailed explanation-2: -Monoon longifolium, the false ashoka, also commonly known by its synonym Polyalthia longifolia, is an Asian small tree species in the family Annonaceae.

Detailed explanation-3: -The fruit is a berry. Flowers in some species are borne directly on large branches or on the trunk (cauliflorous). The leaves and wood are often fragrant.