About Michelia alba
Magnolia × alba, also known as the white champaca, white sandalwood, or white jade orchid tree, is a hybrid flowering plant that is commonly cultivated in Southeast Asia and tropical regions of East Asia. Although the exact origin is uncertain, it is considered to be a hybrid of Magnolia champaca and Magnolia montana.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Michelia alba
- Genus
- Michelia
- Family
- MAGNOLIACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Planted

Botanical family
Magnoliaceae
Magnolia family
Michelia alba belongs to the Magnoliaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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