Millingtonia hortensis (Tree Jasmine)

Millingtonia hortensis white flower close up in a clear glass vase on table
Millingtonia hortensis white flower in a clear glass vase on a table

Botanical name: Millingtonia hortensis

Common names: Tree Jasmine, Indian Cork Tree, Maramalli, Tamil, Akash neem

Family: Bignoniaceae

Origin: Myanmar (Burma)

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
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This fast growing tree flowers at night and sheds flowers early in the morning. The name Millingtonia comes from Thomas Millington, an English botanist, while hortensis means "grown in gardens". The tree is a favorite garden tree. It is also called the Cork Tree, as an inferior cork is processed from its corky bark. In the cooler months tree blooms in the night and early in the morning; fragrant flowers falling and carpeting the ground around. The tree has a straight trunk and only a few branches. Leaves are very ornamental, even when not in bloom this plant is an eye stopper. Flowers are white, waxy, trumpet-shaped and somewhat two lipped with five subequal lobes. The tree flowers from October till the end of December. The flowers are used in rituals. Because of the perfume of the flowers they are very much sought after. The waxy characteristic of the flowers ensure their freshness for a long time. Extract of the leaves of Millingtonia hortensis has good antimicrobial activity. Dried flower - bronchodilator, root - lung tonic.

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Image gallery: 14 images
Millingtonia hortensis green leaves on branch against a textured white wall background
Millingtonia hortensis foliage with pointed leaflets on a thin wooden branch structure
Millingtonia hortensis tree with green leaves reaching toward the clear blue sky
Millingtonia hortensis tall tree trunk with many small green leaf clusters above
Millingtonia hortensis (Tree Jasmine) with white flowers and dark green leaves on tree branch
Millingtonia hortensis (Tree Jasmine) with clusters of white buds extending from dense dark green foliage.
Millingtonia hortensis green plant inside a black nursery container against wooden board
Millingtonia hortensis grows tall with thin stems and numerous small green leaves.
Millingtonia hortensis white flower clusters among dark green foliage on the plant branch
Millingtonia hortensis showing clusters of fragrant white flowers above deep green foliage
Millingtonia hortensis (Tree Jasmine) white flower close up on a slender green branch
Millingtonia hortensis (Tree Jasmine) with long white flower clusters hanging from green branches
Millingtonia hortensis (Tree Jasmine) white flower buds on a branch, close up view.
Millingtonia hortensis (Tree Jasmine) flower buds emerging from deep green foliage against a clear sky.
Millingtonia hortensis (Tree Jasmine) white flower buds on a branch, close up view.
Millingtonia hortensis (Tree Jasmine) white flower buds on a leafy branch against the sky.
Millingtonia hortensis (Tree Jasmine) white and pink flower in a detailed close up shot.
Millingtonia hortensis (Tree Jasmine) flower with white petals and subtle pink streaks near center.
Millingtonia hortensis (Tree Jasmine) white flower close up on a branch with green leaves.
Millingtonia hortensis (Tree Jasmine) white flower clusters on a branch with small green buds nearby.
Millingtonia hortensis green leaves on a thin branch in a close up view
Millingtonia hortensis foliage with small pointed green leaves on a thin stem
Millingtonia hortensis (Tree Jasmine) white flower with pink stripes in a detailed close up.
Millingtonia hortensis (Tree Jasmine) white flower with pink stripes on a slender yellow stem.
Millingtonia hortensis (Tree Jasmine) white flower with purple tints, close up photography.
Millingtonia hortensis (Tree Jasmine) flower with narrow petals and yellow interior parts against dark background.
Millingtonia hortensis (Tree Jasmine) with white purple flower petals in a sharp close up
Millingtonia hortensis (Tree Jasmine) flower with white purple petals and long yellow central stamens.


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