What are the alternative names for white magnolia? A list of common aliases for white magnolia
Alternative names for white magnolia (white orchid)
The white magnolia is an evergreen tree of the genus Michelia in the family Magnoliaceae, also known as "white Burmese flower" and "Burmese osmanthus".
It is native to Java, Indonesia, and is now widely cultivated in Southeast Asia. Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi and southern provinces and regions are areas where it is widely cultivated within China, while in the Yangtze River basin and other provinces and regions it is often grown in pots.
Morphological characteristics of white magnolia (white orchid)
The white magnolia can grow up to about 17 m tall, while potted plants are generally 3-4 m tall. Its spreading branches give the crown a broad umbrella shape; the bark is gray; the young twigs and buds bear fine pale yellow or white soft hairs that gradually fall off as they grow. The leaves are thin and glossy, leathery, elliptical, and mainly blue-green in color.
The flowers are white or pale yellow with a rich fragrance; the petals are rather thick and fleshy, roughly long-lanceolate in shape.
Growing habits of white magnolia (white orchid)
It prefers ample light, and a well-ventilated, humid and warm environment is most favorable for the growth of white magnolia; the soil is best chosen as fertile, loose, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
High temperatures and strong light easily have adverse effects on the growth of white magnolia, and its cold tolerance is also poor; waterlogging and typhoons can cause varying degrees of harm to it; in addition, it is averse to smoke (sulfur dioxide, chlorine, etc.), and its overall resistance is not strong.
Value and uses of white magnolia (white orchid)
Ornamental value: as an ornamental flower, the white magnolia has an upright, tall and straight plant with neat and attractive branches. In the south it is generally cultivated in courtyards and is very widely used in landscaping. In the north it is grown in pots and placed in courtyard, hall and meeting room at home as decoration; small and medium-sized plants can also be placed in the living room and study.
Medicinal value: the whole white magnolia plant can be used as medicine, and it has a good therapeutic effect on diseases such as chronic bronchitis, prostatitis and chronic cough due to deficiency and fatigue.
Other values: in addition, scenting flower tea and making perfume are both very practical uses of white magnolia. The white magnolia itself has a strong fragrance, and the tea brewed from it is also mellow in taste, fresh, moist and bright in color, with good appearance and mouthfeel. Because white magnolia contains aromatic volatile oils, bactericides and antioxidants and other substances, the perfume made from it has a unique effect on beautifying the environment, purifying the air and scenting the room; the essential oil extracted from it can also play considerable roles in beauty care, diet and medical treatment and other aspects.
Flower language of white magnolia (white orchid)
The flower language of white magnolia is "pure and flawless love and utterly sincere friendship".