Chinese magnolia, Dwarf magnolia
Magnolia coco

Family: Magnoliaceae

What it is like

An evergreen shrub or small tree. It grows 3 m tall. The leaves are smooth and alternate. They are narrowly oval and 16 cm long. They are dark green on the upper side and waxy pale green on the underside. The flowers occur singly and are nodding. They are egg shape with 6 white petals. The have a strong scent. The fruit is a cone like follicle that splits open. The seeds are red, pink or orange with an oily aril.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in well-drained and moist soil and part shade. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, Indonesia, SE Asia, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seeds or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Cempaka cina, Cempaka gondok, Cempaka kelapa

Synonyms

Gwillimia indica Rottler ex DC.; Lirianthe coco (Lour.) N. H. Xia & C. Y. Wu; Liriodendron coco Lour.; Liriopsis pumila Spach ex Baill.; Talauma coco (Lour.) Merr.;