Scientific name: Magnolia x alba
Synonym: Michelia x alba
Magnolia x alba is a hybrid of Magnolia champaca and Magnolia montana
Common names: White Champaca, White Champak, White Jade Orchid Tree, White Sandalwood, Fragrant Himalayan Champaca, Joy Perfumed Tree, Safa
Chinese name: 白蘭 花(bai lan hua), 白玉蘭(bai yu lan)
Malay name: Cempaka Putih
Family: Magnoliaceae
Origin: Southeast Asia to India
Category: Ever-flowering evergreen tree
Photo taken at: My home garden
How to grow :
Grow under the full sun in moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is by seeds or marcotting.
Features : This is a big tree which can grow up to 30m tall. The creamy white flowers has a strong fragrance that lasts throughout the day. The fragrance is more pronounced in the morning and at night. The leaves are aromatic too.
