Champak (tree), Kandy Royal Botanical Garden, Sri Lanka

Magnolia champaca, known in English as champak, is a large evergreen tree, native to the Indomalaya ecozone (consisting of South Asia, Southeast Asia and some parts of China). 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.

In Theravada Buddhism, champak is said to have used as the tree for achieved enlightenment, or Bodhi.. more