Saturday, May 3, 2014

Millettia- Villayti Shishum- Lilac profile

Millettia Ovalifolia


  • It's botanical name is Millettia Ovalifolia or Millettia peguensis, Common name is Moulmein rosewood. Local name is Villayti Shishum. Has an ornamental value. Belongs to family Fabaceae.




A medium Height tree and could be spotted from a distance when flowering.
Photo by Rashad.

Blooms Lilac pea- like flowers. Photo by Rashad.

Floral Carpeting the footpath underneath.
Photo by Rashad.

Leaves are pinnate and leaflets are oval in shape.
Name on the trunk. Jinnah Garden. Photo by Rashad.

A view of tree during October 13. Photo by Rashad.

Nice bloomer during April. Photo by Rashad.

Attractive to bees and butterflies. Photo by Rashad.

Drooping clusters of flowers. Photo by Rashad.

Legumes on the tree. Photo by Rashad.

Flat legume has 2-3 seeds. Photo by Rashad.
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