Milletia ovalifolia, M. pe guensis.

Common name:
Milletia Ovalifolia, Jewls On A String, Moulmein Rosewood
Regional name:
Hindi - Mitoshika
Milletia Ovalifolia, Jewls On A String, Moulmein Rosewood
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
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