CHAMPACA DISTILLATE (MICHELIA CHAMPACA) - HERBAL DISTILLATES

It is best known for its strongly fragrant yellow or white flowers. It is, however, primarily cultivated for its timber, and is also used in urban landscaping. Its aril-covered seeds are highly attractive to birds. This species occurs in varying shades of cream to yellow-orange. In China, Magnolia champaca var. pubinervia is documented. Magnolia × alba is a hybrid cultivar of Magnolia champaca. In Thailand, there has been some purported man-made hybrids with other magnolia species including Magnolia liliifera and Magnolia coco.