Millingtonia hortensis

Tree Jasmine, Indian Cork Tree

Message of the Flower

Transformation

The Mother’s Comment

The goal of creation.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

There are different statuses of transformation. First is the psychic transformation, in which all is in contact with the Divine through the psychic consciousness. Next is the spiritual transformation in which all is merged in the Divine in the cosmic consciousness. Third is the supramental transformation in which all becomes supramentalised in the divine gnostic consciousness. It is only with the last that there can begin the complete transformation of mind, life and body—in my sense of completeness.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Yoga - II: The Newness of the Integral Yoga

Colour

White

Family

Bignoniaceae

Flower Size

Small, about 1-2 inches in length

Flower Texture

Soft, delicate

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical

Fragrance of Flower

Strong, sweet fragrance, especially at night

Leaf Texture

Rough, slightly hairy

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Tree

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Late evening, night; blooms in cycles throughout warmer months

Climate

Tropical and subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

Soil Type

Prefers well-drained soil; tolerates a range

Temperature Ranges

Warm climates; not frost-tolerant

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Generally pest-free; watch for common garden pests and fungal diseases

Pollinators

Attracts moths, bees, and possibly bats due to its nocturnal fragrance

Habitat

Native to South Asia; used in landscaping, avenue planting, and gardens for its ornamental value and fragrance

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for nocturnal pollinators

Ornamental

Highly valued for landscaping due to its fragrant flowers and elegant form

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered; locally abundant

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