Mellingtonia Tree

Swietenia macrophylla

Tabebuia Tree

Swietenia macrophylla

Tabebuia Tree

Common Name

Jasmine tree, Cork tree

Origin

Southeast Asia

Scientific Name

Mellingtonia hortensis

Plant Family

Begononiaceae, Genus, Mellingtonia, Sp.Hortensis.

Ornamental, beautiful, evergreen tree, grow up to 25 meter, very fragrant, long tube white flowers, flower opens in night. Propagated by seeds & root cuttings. Wood is used for light furniture & pith is used for bottle cork caps.