Parijat - Pavala Malli - Pavizha Mulla - Night blooming Jasmine Plant

Pavala Malli or Parijat is a small shrub or tree originally from South Asia. Their flowers are worshipped as the flowers fit for the Gods. The word ‘parijat’ literally means descended from or celestial. The flower has a divine fragrance and in addition to medicinal values.

Name: Pavala Malli, Pavizha Mulla
Scientific name: Nyctanthes arbor-tristis
Origin: Originated from South Asia
Height: Plants can grow up to 10 meters or up to 33 feet
Family: Oleaceae (Olive family)