Magnolia dodecapetala

Family: Magnoliaceae

What it is like

A tree. It can grow 40 m tall. The trunk usually has long buttresses. The trunk does not have branches for 12-18 m and the trunk is 90 cm across. The crown is large and round. The flowers are white and have a sweet scent.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows between 420-750 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Leeward Is., Lesser Antilles, Martinique, Trinidad-Tobago, West Indies, Windward Is.

How it is used for food

The flowers are used to flavour liquors.

Edible parts

Flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Annona dodecapetala Lam.; Talauma plumierii DC.; and others