Monday, January 14, 2008

Star-Flower (Kha-Yay)

Botanical Name : Mimusops elengi

Common Name: Star-Flower, Spanish cherry

Myanmar Name: Kha-Yay

Plant Family : Sapotaceae

Large evergreen tree 10-15m tall, with a dense crown.

Dried flowers are used for skin problems. Fruits can be eaten raw.

We, Myanmar people love this flower very much for its sweet scent.









Kha-Yay tree in my Uni campus.