Nice tree. In Mumbai planted as avenue tree. The flowering will start in January. The leaves are used in making garlands. The leaves are also good green manure. The oil from the seeds are used in making sun screen lotion.
Regards, Mani. On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 6:32 AM, Kenneth Greby <fstf...@yahoo.com> wrote: > Shantanu-- > > The current accepted name is now Millettia pinnata. > > http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=MIPI9 > > This tree is common in South Florida, USA, landscapes as well, though it > is somewhat invasive here. > > Regards-- > Ken. > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Shantanu Bhattacharya <shnt...@gmail.com> > *To:* efloraofindia <indiantreepix@googlegroups.com> > *Sent:* Sat, August 28, 2010 1:55:57 PM > *Subject:* [efloraofindia:45804] Pongamia glabra > > Hi > a Pongam tree growing beside my house... > lovely mauve flowers appear in June-July. > and the leaves are so glossy. > > Shantanu : ) > >
