Pala or Black-board tree or Indian devil tree Scientific Name - TopicsExpress



          

Pala or Black-board tree or Indian devil tree Scientific Name : Alstonia scholaris Common Name : Pala or Black-board tree or Indian devil tree Family :Apocynaceae A soft-stemmed tree with highly fragrant tiny flowers that open during night. Several leaves (seven, nine etc) arise from a single nod and several braches start from the same joint giving the tree a particular shape. Fruits are long pods that hang in clusters. Pala is believed to be the abode of fairies by Indian myths! The fragrance of its flower is sweet when light but causes giddiness when smelled; may be the reason for this innocent tree being called devil tree!
Posted on: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 05:35:42 +0000

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