Magnolia rostrata (Beaked Magnolia)


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Speciesrostrata
SynonymsHoupoea rostrata
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginTibet and Yunnan, China and Myanmar.
Ethnobotanical Uses
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Used medicinally.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height25 m
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as endangered and is listed as vulnerable in the China Red Book.
Notable SpecimensLanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England.
HabitatMontane forests as an altitude of 2,100-3,000 m.
Leaf DescriptionObovate-oblong, thin, large green leaves, 50 x 20-22.5 cm.
Flower Description11-tepaled flowers, creamy white in colour with a pink hue and a melon scented fragrance.
Fruit Description12.5 cm in length with vibrant red seeds.

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