Cephalanthus naucleoides - Asia Cement Ecological Park

In summer, when Cephalanthus naucleoides bloom, many people mistake them for guava trees when they are not flowering because their leaves resemble those of guava. They are commonly found near freshwater areas, which is why they are also called water guava. In the past, Cephalanthus naucleoides were important for riverbank protection. They were planted along stream banks to stabilize the soil and prevent collapse and erosion.
Food plants: The leaves serve as food for the larvae of butterflies like the Tawny Coster and the Emperor Moth.
Nectar plants: When they bloom, the flowers are pure white and elegant, with a faint and delicate fragrance that attracts flower lovers.
From a distance, the flowers look like small white balls, and up close, they resemble white lollipops. Upon closer inspection, the flowers have a smiling face that looks like an alien.