Tree Name: Harshingar / Parijat / Night-Flowering Jasmine
Botanical Name: Nyctanthes arbor-tristis
Family: Oleaceae
Origin / Distribution:
Native to South Asia and Southeast Asia, especially India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It
commonly grows in gardens, temples, and tropical regions.
Role of Tree in Society:
 Widely grown as an ornamental tree for its fragrant flowers.
 Flowers bloom at night and fall in the morning, creating a beautiful carpet on the ground.
 Planted in gardens, temples, and public places for decoration and fragrance.
Ethical / Cultural Value:
 Considered a sacred plant in Hindu tradition.
 Known as Parijat, which is mentioned in ancient Indian mythology.
 Flowers are used in religious offerings and worship.
Medicinal Value:
 Leaves used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat fever and arthritis.
 Helps in relieving joint pain and inflammation.
 Flowers used for skin care and traditional remedies.