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Millingtonia hortensis L. f.

Family Name: Bignoniaceae
Common Name: Indian Cork-Tree, Cork Tree

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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)
Plant Growth Form Tree (Medium (16m-30m))
Plant Shape Oval

Biogeography

Native Distribution India, Southern China, Indonchina, Malaysia, Indonesia

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate Moderate

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio 3.0 (Tree - Intermediate Canopy)

Non - Foliar and Storage

Trunk Type (Non Palm) Woody
Stem Type & Modification Woody
Root Type Underground (Tap Root, Fibrous Root)

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) White

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Master ID 1735
Species ID 3028
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Species record last updated on: 18 February 2022.
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