About Millingtonia hortensis L.fil.
Millingtonia hortensis L.fil. is a tree that grows 18 to 25 metres tall, with a canopy spread of 7 to 11 metres. It reaches maturity between 6 and 8 years of age, and has a maximum lifespan of 40 years. It is a versatile species that can grow in a wide range of soil types and climates, though it prefers moist conditions. Similarly to Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, this tree produces flowers that bloom at night and are shed by the following morning. Its flowers carry a pleasant fragrance. This tree has multiple uses. It is grown as an ornamental plant, and its sweet floral scent makes it well suited for planting in gardens. Its wood is harvested for use as timber, and its bark is used as an inferior substitute for cork. Its leaves are also used as a low-cost tobacco substitute in cigarettes.
