Millettia peguensis (Syn. M. ovalifolia, Derris ovalifolia)- Moulmein Rosewood, Tuma, Jewels on a String

[J.M. Garg]

I am having lots of my pictures in cold storage. Now the trees are discussed, I am trying to bring these out. Pictures taken on 10/2/07 in Kolkata. 
Data so far: Flowering since last week (8/3/08) wooded gardens of Hiranandani, Powai, Mumbai- Ashish Mantri ji. Seen flowers on few trees in Kolkata (14/3/08)- Some flowers seen on 10/2/08 in Kolkata-  J.M.Garg. Flowering in first week of March 2008 from Kothrud Pune Maharashtra- Satish ji.

Refrences:. Trees of Delhi- Flowers sometimes late in March but prime time usually in the 2nd week of April.  Beautiful Trees & Shrubs of Calcutta- Flowers in Spring (Feb.- March). As per link- Fl.Per.: February-April.

 

Here is a link:http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=5&taxon_id=250064756
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With regards,
J.M.Garg
"We often ignore the beauty around us"
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