Millingtonia hortensis

🌿 Botanical Overview

Scientific Name: Millingtonia hortensis
Common Names: Tree Jasmine, Indian Cork Tree, ปีป (Pip in Thai)
Family: Bignoniaceae
Native Range: South and Southeast Asia — including India, Myanmar, and Thailand

🌼 Description

Size: Tall, fast-growing deciduous or semi-evergreen tree, typically 15–25 meters (49–82 ft) tall
Leaves: Bipinnate or tripinnate, light green, soft-textured
Flowers: White, tubular, strongly fragrant; bloom at night and fall by morning
Fruit: Long, slender capsules with winged seeds

🌍 Habitat and Growth

Climate: Tropical to subtropical; prefers warm, humid environments
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates light drought
Light: Full sun preferred; can tolerate partial shade
Growth Rate: Fast-growing
Hardiness: Moderate drought tolerance; not frost-hardy