Anyone know of this fragrant white flower?

I recently went to Moody Gardens in Galveston Tx and came across a fragrant flowered tree ( I think). The flowers were white with 5 long petals curved ourtward like a peeled banana. Towards the inside of the flower, it was a light yellow. The leaves were about a foot long and about 5in wide. If anyone know what this is, please let me know. I've seached endlessly on the internet with no luck. Anything helps. Thanks

Anyone know of this fragrant white flower?
Check out the photos. You describe what sounds like a Magnolia tree.
Reply:Sounds like some kind of Rain Forest flowering plant. You might try typing something like Flowers/plants Rainforest into search and see what comes up.
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Reply:Sounds like a Magnolia -the representative of Southern grace %26amp; grit.
Reply:It could have been a Plumeria. This is usually grown in Hawaii and the flowers are used for making leis. We actually grew one as a houseplant.
Reply:It is probably a magnolia, but why not call Moody's and ask them about it?
Reply:Magnolia trees are common in the south, large white fragrant flowers and large dark green leaves. I have one in my yard, about 50 ft. tall.
Reply:We're missing the height of the 'tree', that would help. Did the flowers hang down or were they upright? You might look up "Angel's Trumpets" (Datura sp.) These are very gragrant flowers and also come in a variety of colors, some grow upright and appear to be a small tree when they get tall. You could also just try calling the garden and asking them.
Reply:That would be the Magnolia tree, similar to a Garedenia flower, but larger. very fragrant flower.