Alangium salviifolium Family : Cornaceae; also placed in Family : Alangiaceae. I observed few trees flowering during last 15 days on Vetal Tekdi. Had failed to observe before during last 7 years. Trees 5-7 meters; Thorny. Very feww leaves at the time of flowering. No fruits observed by me so far(Will keep a watch) A small flowered twig with a bud kept in vase. Bloomed next evening to midnight. Mild fragrance(Truly not very pleasant. Freah flowers white. Old flowers turn brownish. My specimen had 7 petals 2cm approx 28 filaments with long anthers. Single style with a 4 partite globose stigma rising above the stamens.
-- Dr Satish Phadke
