Kaula, Seto chanp
Magnolia kisopa

Family: Magnoliaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows to 20 m high. The leaves have stalks. They are oblong to sword shaped. They taper towards the tip. They are leathery and hairy underneath. Flowers occur singly. They are in the axils of leaves at the tips of branches. Flowers are yellow.

Where it is found

In Nepal it grows between 1200-2200 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Nepal, SE Asia, Tibet, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The powdered bark is mixed with corn flour and baked to make bread.

Edible parts

Bark

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Michelia doltsopa subsp. kisopa (Buch.-Ham. ex DC.) J. Li; Michelia kisopa Buch.-Ham. ex DC.; Michelia zila Buch.-Ham. ex Wall.; Sampaca kisopa (Buch.-Ham ex DC) Kuntze;