Indian Cork Tree
Millingtonia hortensis
Description
A tall, fast-growing tree with a straight trunk and a pyramidal crown, known for its fragrant, white, trumpet-shaped flowers. The flowers bloom at night and cascade down in the morning, creating a beautiful floral carpet beneath the tree.
Common Uses
Daily Life Uses
- Commonly planted as an ornamental and avenue tree for its beauty, fragrance, and shade.
Medical Uses
- The flowers and leaves are used in traditional medicine as a treatment for asthma and sinus issues.
Industrial Uses
- The wood is soft and used for low-quality furniture and packing cases.
- The corky bark is sometimes used as an inferior substitute for true cork.
General Uses
- The fragrant flowers attract bees and other pollinators.
Fun Facts
It is also known as the "Tree Jasmine" due to the intense, pleasant fragrance of its flowers. Despite its name, it is not related to the true cork oak.
Location
Lat: 19.07
Lon: 72.87