Egg magnolia
Magnolia liliifera
Family: Magnoliaceae
What it is like
A large shrub. It grows 6 m tall. The leaves are opposite and narrowly oval. They are large and velvety. The flowers are whit or yellowish. They have a strong scent. The flower buds are egg shaped or cup shaped. The fruit is a follicle.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in mixed broadleaf forests up to 1,800 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Indonesia, Korea, Myanmar, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Flowers
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Cempaka telur, Cempaka lilifera, Cucumber tree, Lai-makhan-phang, Leigeru, Odon-hlega