Native tree of Madagascar . Introduced into Sri Lanka before 1841 according to the H.F. Macmillan
(Tropical planting and gardening with special reference to Ceylon, 1910) Flowering
from February to May. It is a popular avenue tree along many roads especially
of Colombo . It is also cultivated in home gardens as
an ornamental tree.
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Very beautiful capture Bushana. Nice picture indeed.
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