Saraca tree

Saraca tree, Sorrowless tree

Saraca indica
Leguminosae

Small tree that grows to 10 m tall. The leaves are compounded, with leaflets to 22 cm long. The flowers are orange or red and fragrant at night. The pods are up to 25 cm long. It is a native of the Malay Peninsula. It was introduced to India where it is considered a sacred tree. It was also introduced to the Philippines as ornamental.