Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hortensis
ID:
779635

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 291 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778968

Common Names

  • Millingtonia hortensis
  • Hortensia Millingtonia
  • Hortensis Millingtonia

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Description

Millingtonia hortensis (also called 'Indian Cork Tree', among many other common names) is a large, deciduous tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It typically grows to a height of 20m and has large, heart-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, tropical forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Millingtonia hortensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a shade tree and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Millingtonia hortensis is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Millingtonia hortensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is native to tropical regions of South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Millingtonia hortensis requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought conditions.

Where to Find Millingtonia hortensis

Millingtonia hortensis is native to South America and can be found in the tropical regions of the continent.

Millingtonia hortensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Millingtonia hortensis?

Millingtonia hortensis

What is the family of Millingtonia hortensis?

Bignoniaceae

What is the common name of Millingtonia hortensis?

Hortensis Millingtonia

Species in the Millingtonia genus

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110118-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].