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Prajakta/Nyctanthes arbor tristis
Nyctanthes arbor tristis is a botanical name for the tree, namely Prajakta called in Marathi.

Prajakta or Parijaat should not be confused with the West Indian shrub Cestrum nocturnum or Raat Rani/Raat ki Rani, also called Night Jasmine.

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis or Prajakta literally means, night-blooming sad tree.Grows as large shrub or small tree depending on how it is trained. The large attractive leaves are rough and hairy. The sweet scented flowers are very small attractive with white corolla and an orange-red tube in center and bloom profusely opening at night and drop off in the morning, thus making a carpet of flowers in the morning. Used for worship. Needs warmth during winter months. Use well drained soil and fertilize once a month.

'Common name': Coral Jasmine, Queen of the night, Prajakta{प्राजक्ता}Marathi, {Har-singar हार सिंगार,Shefali शैफ़ाली, Parijata परिजात} (Hindi), பவழமல்லி Pavazhamalli (Tamil), Singarei (Manipuri) Botanical name: Nyctanthes arbor-tristis

Family : Nyctanthaceae Origin : India Type/Uses : Shrub, Small tree Size : 6'-8'feet with trimming Light Requirements : Full / Partial sun Water Requirements : Keep moist MInimum Temperature. : Keep above 40F Habitat : Cultivated in gardens in India Flowering Season: Fragrant, Oct to April/May