Common Name: Sonchafa
Scientific Name: Michelia champaca
Family: Magnoliaceae
Description
Type: Evergreen tree
Height: Can grow up to 30 meters (98 feet)
Leaves: Simple, leathery, dark green, and glossy
Flowers:
- Color: Yellow to orange
- Fragrance: Highly fragrant, with a strong, sweet aroma
- Blooming Season: Mainly spring and summer
Other Information
Habitat and Care:
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil
- Sunlight: Requires full sun to partial shade for optimal growth
- Water: Regular watering, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged
- Temperature: Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates
Uses:
- Ornamental: Widely used in gardens, landscapes, and as an ornamental tree
- Perfumery: The flowers are used in making perfumes and essential oils
- Cultural: Used in religious and cultural ceremonies in many parts of Asia
- Medicinal: Extracts from the flowers and leaves are used in traditional remedies for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
Propagation:
- Methods: Typically propagated through seeds, cuttings, or air layering
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