Michelia champaka( in English)
മലയാളത്തിൽ വായിക്കാൻ CHAMPAK Scientific Name : Michelia champaca Synonyms: Michelia blumei Family: Magnoliaceae Local Names: ചെമ്പകം, കോട്ടച്ചെമ്പകം (Malayalam) Habit: Medium sized evergreen tree Habitat: Evergreen forests and also planted Ecological Importance: Chapak is the larval host plant of several butterflies including Tailed Jay and Common Jay . Economic Importance: Ornamental tree good for gardens and avenues Perfume is made from its flower Timber is used for furniture making Flower is used as a medicine in the treatment of Kapha and Pitha. flower fruits Kerala Forest & Wildlife Department Research Unit, Peermade