| Family Name | Magnoliaceae |
| Scientific name | Michelia figo |
| Common name | Smiling Mei |
| Growth habit | A slow growing, compact shrub. |
| Leaf | Dark green leaves, alternate, oblong, apex pointed, leathery, upper epidermis hairless, about 10 cm. |
| Flower | Smiling flower perennial flowering color to purple ranging from white, creamy yellow flowering bloom in the spring, buds, twigs, petioles and flower buds are dense brown hair. |
| Fruit | Prefers neutral to acid, humus-rich, well-drained soil; they resent being transplanted. The banana shrub is so called because of the distinctive, sweet banana scent of its flowers. |
| More to learn | Smiling flower fitness was born in a warm and humid climate. Hi half shade in low light (slightly overcast) grow well, so often as a garden flower cultivation. |
| Properties | Smiling flower flowers have a very unique and intense aroma of banana flavor, it is generally grown as an ornamental plant garden aroma |
| Treats | Medicinal value |
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