Manipur Forest Flora
A Comprehensive Database of Ligneous Plants of Manipur (India)
Designed & Developed by Forest Research Institute, Dehradun
| Family: Magnoliaceae | Genus: Michelia | Species: Michelia doltsopa Buch-Ham.ex DC |
Habit |
Leaf |
Flower |
Fruit |
Bark |
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| Synonym | Magnolia excelsa, Magnolia manipurensis | Flower Color | White |
| Common Name | Temple Magnolia | Flower Type | Solitary |
| English / Trade Name | Silver Cloud Michelia | Flowering Period | April-June |
| Vernacular /Local Name | Leihoo | Fruiting Period | July-Sept |
| Altitude | Up to 500 m | Fruit Type | Capsule |
| Habit | Tree | Fruit Details | Fruit is 4-7 cm mature carpels nearly obovoid, 1.5 cm |
| Habitat | Occurs in Himalayan region, planted on our roadside and gurden | Bark Type | Smooth |
| Distribution | India (Western Himalayas) and China | Bark Details | Dark gray smooth |
| Distribution in manipur | Eastern | Origin | Native |
| Leaf Type | Simple | ||
| Leaf Arrangement | Alternate (leaves born singly along stem) | ||
| Leaf Shape | Oblong | ||
| Description of Species | Medium sized evergreen tree form from bushy to narrow and upright can grow to a height of 8-25 m. | Leaf Details | Long leathery and glossy dark-green leaves, 6–17 cm in length, that provide a point of interest all year long |
