Bunga-bunga taman Malaysia
(Garden flowers of Malaysia)

Nama (Malay Name) Bunga Cempaka Putih
Keluarga (Family) MAGNOLIACEAE
Nama Saintifik (Scientific Name) Michelia alba DC.
Saiz Biasa (Size) 4 cm
Nama Lain (Other Names) White Chempaka
Jurufoto (Photographer) CS Ooi

Nota Ringkas (Short Notes)


Pokok bunga renek yang boleh besar sehingga sepohon kecil ini berasal dari Pulau Jawa. Bentuk bunganya seperti cempaka kuning, berwarna putih dan sangat harum. Ditanam secara tut atau cantuman.

This flowering shrub that can grow to be a small tree is originated from the island of Java. The flowers are like that of the yellow cempaka and are very fragrant. Propergated through marcotting or grafting.

Rujukan (References)

     Buku (Books)

1.       Bunga-bungaan Malaysia; Ismail Saidin; (1993); Dewan Bahasa &
            Pustaka; Malaysia - mukasurat (page) 200
2.       Wayside Trees of Malaya Vol 1 & 2; EJH Corner; (1940, 1952);
            Government Printer; Singapore. - mukasurat (page) 434

Inquiries     (Pertanyaan)
Ooi Chooi Seng P.P.N.,
259 Jalan 17/8,
46400 Petaling Jaya
January 2002