The difference between Shenshan Michelia and Lechang Michelia

Michelia serrata

The whole plant of Michelia sempervivum is hairless; the bark is thin, light gray and gray-brown. The leaves are oval or oblong, glossy and oily green. The base of the flower is slightly reddish and the petals are pure white. Its flowering period is February to March, and its fruiting period is September to October.

Michelia lechangensis

Like Michelia sempervirens, Michelia lechangensis is a tree with gray and dark brown bark. The petals are light yellow. Its flowering period is March to April, and its fruiting period is August to September.

the difference

Through the editor’s description, I believe everyone has already had a certain impression of these two types of Michelia. Below I will talk about a more intuitive and simple way to distinguish.

Color

The mountain Michelia is pure white, while the Lechang Michelia is light yellow.

Number of petals

The petals of Michelia sempervivum are 9 and the whole flower is huge. The Lechang Michelia has 6 petals and the flowers are slightly smaller.