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Millettia peguensis, the Moulmein rosewood, is a legume tree species in the genus Millettia. It is native to Lower Burma and Siam. This is a relatively rare tree as compared to pongam that is very similar looking, but more common in India. Pongam has white flowers while the Milletia flowers are bright pink. Pongam has more elongated tip to leaves, while those of M. peguensis are more oval. The plant is a food source for the Jamides bochus caterpillar.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Moulmein Rosewood
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