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Milletia ovalifolia, M. pe guensis.

Common name:

Milletia Ovalifolia, Jewls On A String, Moulmein Rosewood

Regional name:

Hindi - Mitoshika

Milletia ovalifolia close up of flowers

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Category:

Trees

Family:

Leguminosae or Fabaceae or Pea family

Light:

Sun growing

Water:

Normal, Can tolerate less

Primarily grown for:

Flowers, Foliage

Flowering season:

February, March

Flower or Inflorescence color:

Light Pink, Pink

Foliage color:

Green

Plant Height or length:

6 to 8 meters

Plant Spread or Width:

4 to 6 meters

Plant Form:

Upright or Erect, Weeping

Estimated Life Span:

Very long lived

Special Character:

• Attracts bees
• Recommended for creating shade
• Suitable for avenue planting

Generally available in India in quantities of:

Over hundreds

Plant Description:

- A beautiful small tree. Is covered with pink flowers in spring and early summer.
- Native of the tropics and subtropics of Asia and Africa.
- Named after french Botanist J.L Millet.
- Small to medium sized tree 12 - 15 m tall.
- With rounded crown and drooping branches.
- The compound leaf is about 20 - 24 cm long.
- The small flowers hang in 5 - 7.5 cm long drooping sprays.
- Egg shaped leaves.
- Trunk straight and covered with smooth grey bark that flakes off in small irregulor patches.
- Starts flowering when 4 - 5 year old.

Growing tips:

- Suitable for small gardens.
- The tree prefers warm, dry climate.
- Tree becomes leafless in winter, specially in dry areas.
- Well drained soil is required.
- Plants can be planted in large containers as well. They will bloom profusely.

Generally available with us at:

Tukai Exotics, The Enchanted Gardens