Descriptions

It is a medium to large-sized tree. The bark is smooth and grayish-brown. Leaves are opposite, simple, and lanceolate to elliptic in shape. Flowers are large, fragrant, and solitary, emerging from the leaf axils. Each flower has four to six white petals and numerous yellow stamens arranged in a central column. Fruit is a woody capsule, usually ovoid or ellipsoidal in shape, The seeds are usually black and shiny.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

February-July

Use(s)

It is used traditionally to promote cardiovascular health.